_Molars._--The true molars increase in size regularly backwards. The
first molar is larger than the last premolar; it is worn down nearly
to the basal ridge, but shows a small internal accessory tubercle on
the back part of the posterior lobe. The extremities of the lobes
rise into points, and their summits are transversely concave. The
number and arrangement of the fangs in the first and second molars
is the same as that of the premolars; in the last molar there are
but two, which are long and wide, and extend the whole breadth of
the crown. This tooth is by far the largest of the molar series; it
is ovoidal in shape, with the apex at the outer point of the forward
lobe; it is proportionally broader than in _Uintatherium robustum_.
The basal ridge is strong, and extends around the entire tooth, with
some irregularities of outline at the sides. This tooth, like the
others, consists of two pyramidal lobes separated by a valley, which
in this case is wide and deep. The summit of the anterior lobe is the
longer, and extends obliquely across the crown, while the posterior
is nearly straight. The free ends and junction of the lobes are
prolonged into points, which give a tripodal character to the crown.
The outer point of the anterior lobe is the longest of the three, but
the difference is not nearly so marked as in _U. robustum_; the other
two are of about the same height; but the external is spinous in
character, while the internal is stout and obtuse. The anterior slope
of each lobe is steep, while the posterior is long and gentle. As in
_U. robustum_, there is a small rounded tubercle on the inner side
of the posterior basal ridge; but there is no tubercle occupying the
entrance of the triangular valley between the lobes. The enamel of
all the molars is smooth.
_Teeth Measurements._
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