Archaeodelphis
Nowadays, Archaeodelphis is a topic on everyone's lips. Whether due to its relevance in the social sphere, its impact on the economy or its influence on popular culture, Archaeodelphis has captured the attention of a large number of people around the world. This phenomenon is not surprising, as Archaeodelphis possesses a number of characteristics that make it worthy of study and interest by academics, experts, and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will explore in depth some of the most prominent facets of Archaeodelphis, analyzing its importance today and its potential impact in the future. Through a rigorous and exhaustive analysis, we will seek to shed light on this highly relevant topic and offer a comprehensive vision that allows readers to better understand its scope and significance.
| Archaeodelphis Temporal range: Late Oligocene,
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Infraorder: | Cetacea |
| Family: | †Xenorophidae |
| Genus: | †Archaeodelphis Allen, 1921 |
| Species: | †A. patrius
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| †Archaeodelphis patrius Allen, 1921
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Archaeodelphis is an extinct genus of primitive odontocete cetacean from late Oligocene (Chattian) marine deposits in South Carolina, and belonging to the family Xenorophidae.
Description
Archaeodelphis has polydont teeth, like other xenorophids.
References
- ^ M. D. Uhen. 2008. A new Xenorophus-like odontocete cetacean from the Oligocene of North Carolina and a discussion of the basal odontocete radiation. Journal of Systematic Palaeontology 6(4):433-452
- ^ G. M. Allen. 1921. A new fossil cetacean. Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology 65(1):1-14.
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