†Griphomys Wilson 1940 (rodent)
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Full reference: R. W. Wilson. 1940. Two new Eocene rodents from California. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 514(6):85-95
Parent taxon: Geomyoidea according to W. W. Korth and J. G. Eaton 2004
See also McKenna and Bell 1997 and Wilson 1940
Sister taxa: Eomyidae, Geomyidae, Heliscomyidae, Heteromyidae, Hydentomys
Subtaxa: Griphomys alecer Griphomys toltecus
Type: Griphomys alecer
Ecology: ground dwelling herbivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of United States (24: California, Utah, Wyoming collections)
Total: 24 collections including 25 occurrences
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