Biology:Ankylosphenodon
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Short description: Extinct genus of reptiles
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Class: | Reptilia
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| Genus: | Ankylosphenodon † Reynoso, 2000[1]
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Ankylosphenodon is an extinct species of sphenodontian known from Tepexi de Rodriguez, Mexico.[1] It is known from Early Cretaceous sedimentary deposits from the Tlayua formation.[1]
Lifestyle
Ankylosphenodon is thought to have been an aquatic reptile due to its pachyostotic skeleton and other anatomical features often seen in aquatic animals.[1] There is also evidence that its teeth were constantly growing throughout its lifetime, which may be indicative of herbivory, a rare characteristic among Lepidosauria.[1]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q21368116 entry
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