extinct genus
C21027
concept
An extinct genus is a taxonomic group of closely related species that no longer has any living representatives and is known only from the fossil record or historical accounts.
Observed surface forms (7)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| extinct organism | 6 |
| prehistoric mammal genus | 6 |
| fossil genus | 3 |
| extinct genus of synapsids | 1 |
| extinct mammal genus | 1 |
| extinct reptile genus | 1 |
| extinct vascular plant genus | 1 |
Instances (63)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Leptotragulus | — |
| Oromeryx | — |
| Syndyoceras | — |
| Xiphodon | — |
| Labyrinthodon | — |
| Miotapirus | — |
| Protapirus | — |
| Heptodon | — |
| Colodon | — |
| Mesohippus | — |
| Merychippus | — |
| Pliohippus | — |
| Megupsilon | — |