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Toxodon platensis

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Toxodon platensis was a large, heavy-bodied herbivorous mammal that inhabited South America during the Pleistocene and survived until near the end of that epoch. It belonged to Notoungulata, an extinct order of native South American hoofed mammals, and combined anatomical features that early researchers compared with those of several unrelated living groups. Richard Owen described the species in 1837 using fossil material collected by Charles Darwin during the voyage of HMS Beagle. Its remains are known from several parts of South America, including the Pampas region.

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Toxodon platensis ranks #130 of 249 in the Fossil ranking, behind Argentavis magnificens, ahead of Camarasaurus supremus.

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How good is Toxodon platensis?
Toxodon platensis scores 7.95/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Fossil category. Darwin-collected notoungulate with major South American evolutionary interest; public profile moderate.
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With a score of 7.95/10, Toxodon platensis is a solid option in Fossil. See all Fossil ranked.

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