megatherium

[US]/ˌmɛɡəˈθɪərɪəm/
[UK]/ˌmɛɡəˈθɪrɪəm/
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Translation

n.extinct genus of large ground sloths; large prehistoric sloth
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Phrases & Collocations

megatherium skeleton

megatherium discovery

megatherium fossils

megatherium species

megatherium habitat

megatherium size

megatherium extinction

megatherium relatives

megatherium research

megatherium era

Example Sentences

the megatherium was one of the largest land mammals to ever exist.

fossils of the megatherium have been found in south america.

scientists study the megatherium to understand prehistoric ecosystems.

the megatherium likely fed on leaves and shrubs.

understanding the megatherium's behavior helps us learn about evolution.

many museums display skeletons of the megatherium.

the extinction of the megatherium remains a topic of research.

megatherium lived during the pleistocene epoch.

artists often depict the megatherium in their works.

many documentaries feature the megatherium and its habitat.

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