Ctenodontidae

/ˌtɛnoʊdɒnˈtaɪdi/ noun

Definition

An extinct family of small mammals from the Paleocene and Eocene epochs, characterized by their distinctive comb-like teeth.

Etymology

From 'ctenodont' plus the suffix '-idae' which denotes a family in biological taxonomy. The family name follows Linnaean nomenclature conventions.

Kelly Says

These little creatures thrived right after the dinosaurs went extinct and used their crazy comb-teeth to exploit food sources no one else could access!

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