Table 4. Dimensions of simocetid teeth.
Measurements (in mm) of left (l) and right (r) teeth of Olympicetus thalassodon sp. nov. (LACM 158720).
| Designation | Length of crown | Width of crown | Height of crown |
|---|---|---|---|
| ?Canine | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| P2 (r) | – | – | 15.6 |
| P3 (r) | 15.7 | – | 17.5 |
| P4 (r) | 16.5 | 9.7 | 17.5 |
| P4 (l) | 17.9 | 9.3 | 18.3 |
| M1 (r) | 16.4 | 9.4 | 17.9 |
| M1 (l) | 16.5 | 9.4 | 16.7 |
| M2 (r) | 14.1 | 8.1 | 11.9 |
| M2 (l) | 14.6 | 8.4 | 11.7 |
| p3 (r) | 17.1 | 7.4 | 14.4+ |
| p4 (r) | 15.2 | – | 13.6+ |
| p4 (l) | 16.7 | – | 18.6 |
| m1 (r) | 17.8 | 6.4 | 13.9+ |
| m1 (l) | 17.6 | – | 18.3 |
| m2 (r) | 16.5 | – | 13.5+ |
| m2 (l) | 17.4 | – | 17.3 |
| m3 (r) | 13.4 | – | 11.6 |
| ?m3 (l) | 15.4 | 9.0 | 13.5 |
Notes.
Abbreviations
- +
- measurement on incomplete element