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Selenodonta

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Se·​len·​odon·​ta

Definition of Selenodonta

in some classifications
: a group of artiodactyls comprising mammals with selenodont teeth and including the Tylopoda and Pecora

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History and Etymology for Selenodonta

New Latin, from selen- entry 1 + -odonta

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“Selenodonta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Selenodonta. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.

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