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megafauna

/mɛɡəˈfuːnə/ noun · British & US
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What does megafauna mean?

noun

Large animals, especially those that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. Megafauna are typically characterized by their massive size and often include species such as mammoths, mastodons, and giant ground sloths.

Example

"The discovery of megafauna fossils in the Americas has provided valuable insights into the evolution of these massive creatures."

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