glyptodont

📅 Updated:2022-06-29

🕒 Created:2022-06-29

🆔 ID:43400

Description

Not to be confused with the genus Glyptodon.

Glyptodonts are an extinct subfamily of large, heavily armoured armadillos. They arose in South America around 20 million years ago and spread to southern North America after the continents became connected several million years ago. The best-known genus within the group is Glyptodon.

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