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Glyptodon

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Glyptodon

Genus of fossil armadillo-like mammals of order Edentata found in the Pleistocene deposits of South America. They were characterized by their great size and by thick, solid carapaces, which in some cases were nearly 2 m/6.5 ft long; the head and tail were sheathed in bony plates.
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Because there are no frozen glyptodons, obtaining usable DNA will depend on finding well-preserved remains in a cool, dry cave.
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Also included was the giant ground sloth and the car-sized Ice Age mammal Glyptodon.
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The Giant ground sloth and the car-sized Ice Age mammal Glyptodon were also listed.
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