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Eoconodon
Eoconodon is an extinct genus of triisodontid that existed during the early Paleocene of North America. Characteristics of the genus include massive jaws, blunt builds, and strong canine teeth. Eoconodon is considered to be a giant for mammals during the Early Paleocene, with E. coryphaeus weighing up to , although other experts suggest a smaller mass estimate of .
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Eoconodon is an extinct genus of triisodontid that existed during the early Paleocene of North America. Characteristics of the genus include massive jaws, blunt builds, and strong canine teeth. Eoconodon is considered to be a giant for mammals during the Early Paleocene, with E. coryphaeus weighing up to , although other experts suggest a smaller mass estimate of .
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