Canis dirus (specimen 28)

Specimen Name: Canis dirus
Common Name: Dire wolf
Specimen Code: 05MAMM00028
Acquisition Method: Purchased (date unknown)

Locale: Northern Florida, USA
Formation: Unknown
Geologic Time Period: Late Pleistocene Epoch

Taxonomy:
Eukarya – Animalia – Chordata – Tetrapoda – Amniota – Synapsida – Mammalia – Carnivora – Caniformia – Canidae – Canis – Dirus

Description of Specimen:
A large lower carnassial tooth with colourful enamel and a long root

Measurements of Specimen:
38mm x 26mm x 11mm

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