Dentition and feeding niche of Endothiodon (Synapsida; Anomodontia).
Date
1995
Authors
Latimer, E. M.
Gow, C. E.
Rubidge, B. S.
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Publisher
Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research
Abstract
The cranial morphology and extensive dentition of the dicynodont therapsid Endothiodon are
different from those of any other dicynodont and it clearly had a different feeding niche. Recently
prepared material from Mozambique which has relatively well preserved dentition has revealed
that the mode of tooth replacement of Endothiodon differs in the upper and lower jaws. The very
high and narrow vaulted palate with a close fitting, pointed lower jaw indicates that Endothiodon
had a small mouth with muscular cheeks and extensive cheek pouches, suggesting a browsing
feeding niche.
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Keywords
Therapsida, Dicynodontia, Endothiodon
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