Biology:Eocardia
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Short description: Extinct genus of mammals from Argentina
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | †Eocardiidae |
| Genus: | †Eocardia Ameghino 1887 |
Eocardia is an extinct genus of rodent from the Early to Middle Miocene of Argentina (Santa Cruz Formation) and Chile , South America. The 30 centimetres (12 in) long creature was related to guinea pigs and the capybara.[1]
References
- ↑ Palmer, D., ed (1999). The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. London: Marshall Editions. p. 285. ISBN 1-84028-152-9.
Wikidata ☰ Q965069 entry
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