Galechirus

<i>Galechirus</i>

Galechirus

Extinct genus of therapsids

Galechirus is an extinct genus of anomodont therapsids. It was about 30 cm (1 ft) long.

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Description

Galechirus was lizard-like in appearance. It is considered to be a dicynodont by some paleontologists; others think Galechirus is a younger form of a larger therapsid. Judging from its teeth, it was an insectivore.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Galechirus at Fossilworks.org
  2. [2]
    Palmer, D., ed. (1999). The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. London: Marshall Editions. p. 189. ISBN 1-84028-152-9.


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