Konobelodon
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phylum | Chordata | Konobelodon is a genus of amebelodont from southern Europe, China, and North America.
Konobelodon is suggested to have been a browser, based on dental microwear analysis. The upper tusks were likely used for slicing and scraping, while the lower tusks may have been used for digging. For more information, please visit the Wikipedia Entry Get back to Proboscidea |
class | Mammalia | |
infraclass | Eutheria | |
order | Proboscidea | |
family | Amebelodontidae | |
genus | † Konobelodon | |
Temporal range | Miocene |