Trichechus manatus latirostris, Jaw

Description:

A cast made from a USNM specimen, of the left mandibular ramus associated with Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) remains. Original specimen was collected on beach between 23rd and 28th Ave.

• Site: SC; Horry Co.; Myrtle Beach
• Site Number: NH22A
• Era: Cenozoic
• Period: Quaternary
• Epoch: Pleistocene
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Sirenia
• Family: Trichechidae
• Genus: Trichechus
• Species: Trichechus manatus
• Formation: undescribed offshore unit

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• Collection: Vertebrate Paleontology Collection
• Object Name: Dugongs and Manatees
• Object Id: PV4896

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  • Mammals
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  • Mandibles