- Scelidotheriidae; in fact, the
latter was for a time
considered a
subfamily of
mylodontids. However,
molecular sequence comparisons were
needed for the correct...
-
Argentina with a note that
reads "deposited by
Theodore Roosevelt".
Mylodontids are the only
ground sloths confirmed to have had
osteoderms embedded...
- morphology.
These investigations consistently place two-toed
sloths close to
mylodontids and three-toed
sloths within Megatherioidea,
close to Megalonyx, megatheriids...
-
occurred in many
xenarthrans (armadillos and the
extinct glyptodonts and
mylodontid ground sloths). The heavy, bony
osteoderms have
evolved independently...
- 1-2 tonnes, it is one of the
largest mylodontids (though it was
considerably exceeded in size by the
mylodontid Lestodon). The
oldest finds probably date...
- of
mylodontids like
Glossotherium that are
suggested to have
engaged in digging, the
strength of its
forelimb is much
lower than
those mylodontids, indicating...
-
ground sloth spp.
Megalonyx (H)
Nohochichak (H)
Xibalbaonyx (H)
Meizonyx Mylodontid ground sloth spp.
Paramylodon (H)
Cingulata All
members of Glyptodontinae...
-
ancient bison (Bison antiquus), the
caprine bovid Bootherium bombifrons,
mylodontid ground sloth Paramylodon harlani,
megalonychid Megalonyx jeffersoni, true...
- uncertain. It had
osteoderms embedded within its skin, like some
other mylodontids. It was
likely a
mixed feeder, and may have been
adapted to digging....
- morphology.
These investigations consistently place two-toed
sloths close to
mylodontids and three-toed
sloths within Megatherioidea,
close to Megalonyx, megatheriids...
