Diaelurodon

De-al-u-ro-don.
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Cassidy Wood

Paleoentomologist

Cassidy Wood uncovers the tiny yet significant world of prehistoric insects. Her research on amber-preserved specimens has revealed intricate details about ancient ecosystems.

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Name

Diaelurodon.

Phonetic

De-al-u-ro-don.

Named By

Robert Broom‭ ‬-‭ ‬1911.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Synapsida,‭ ‬Therapsida,‭ ‬Anomocephaloidea‭?

Diet

Herbivore.

Species

D.‭ ‬whaitsi

Size

Unavailable.

Known locations

South Africa‭?

Time Period

Permian‭?

Fossil representation

Partial remains.

In Depth

       Diaelurodon is a little known genus of therapsid.

Further Reading

– On some New South African Permian Reptiles. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 81(4):1073-1082. – Robert Broom – 1911.

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