megatheriid
/ˌmɛɡəˈθɪriɪd/
noun
- A member of the family Megatheriidae, which includes the giant ground sloths and their close extinct relatives.
- Megatheriids were widespread across South America during the Cenozoic era.
- The paleontologist specializes in studying megatheriids and their evolution.
- Many megatheriids had massive claws for digging and gathering food.
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adjective
- Relating to the family Megatheriidae of extinct giant ground sloths.
- The museum's megatheriid exhibit includes life-sized models.
- Researchers published a paper on megatheriid bone structure.
- The megatheriid fossils show adaptations for a slow-moving lifestyle.