Galechirus
Extinct genus of therapsids
Galechirus is an extinct genus of anomodont therapsids. It was about 30 cm (1 ft) long.
01Description
Galechirus was lizard-like in appearance. It is considered to be a dicynodont by some paleontologists; others think Galechirus is a younger form of a larger therapsid. Judging from its teeth, it was an insectivore.
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