The molars are constructed in a manner which resembles that of _P.
paludosus_ rather than of _P. major_, but its resemblance to the
form shown in _Titanotherium_ is stronger than to either. They have
broad, square crowns, which increase progressively in size from first
to last. There is a convexity running up the median line of the
external lobes, and the two posterior lobes are connected together
at their bases. The first molar does not exhibit such a decided
increase in size over the last premolar as is seen in _Palæosyops_;
the two external lobes are more erect and sharper than in any form
of that genus. The cingulum is complete even across the internal
cones, and the median valley is very deep, as in _Titanotherium_.
There is a conspicuous fold at the junction of the external lobes,
and a minute tubercle between the two anterior lobes; this tubercle
is present only in the first molar, and not throughout the series,
as in _Palæosyops_. The second molar in general form is like the
first; but is larger, has a deeper median valley, more conspicuous
external folds, and a stronger basal ridge. There is also some change
in the proportions of the crown; the first measuring the same in both
directions, while the second is wider than it is long. The last molar
has but one internal cone; the second is represented by a tubercle;
which however is a true rudimentary lobe and not a development of the
basal ridge. In this tooth, the external fold is very large and the
median valley very deep.
Lower Jaw.--The lower molars and premolars are very much like those
of _Palæosyops_, but are longer, narrower, and higher. The incisors
are not at all like _Palæosyops_, but are compressed and laniariform,
with acute crowns and sharp cutting-edges. The canine is not present
in our specimen; but that it was large, is shown by the long diastema
between the upper canine and incisors.
_Premolars._--The first is small, simple, and implanted by a single
fang close to the canine. The diastema between it and the second
premolar is about one half of that in _P. major_. The second premolar
is the most peculiar tooth in the lower series; as it carries the
development of the anterior lobe at the expense of the posterior
lobe, to a still greater extent than in _Palæosyops_., forming a
crown like the blade of the carnivorous sectorial. The third lobe of
the last molar is no longer a simple cone, but a functional lobe,
with two crests running from it, which bound a median valley.
_Teeth Measurements._
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