Spalacotheriidae

Spalacotheriidae is a family of extinct mammals belonging to the group Symmetrodonta. They were a rather successful lineage, lasting from the Early Cretaceous to Campanian in North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa. The lack of a Meckelian groove indicate that they had a modern ear anatomy, and their deciduous canines and premolars as well as long lower jaw indicate a carnivorous/insectivorous diet.[1]

Spalacotheriidae
Temporal range: Early Cretaceous - Late Cretaceous, 145–70 Ma
Restoration of Yaverlestes
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Spalacotheriidae

Marsh, 1887
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