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As to the geological position, he states that the M. Angustidens and M. Buffonis are found 

 together in pliocene; the M. Cuvieri and M. Tapiroides, in miocene deposits of a lacustrine 

 nature. 



To these geological statements the distinguished philosopher, M. Elie De Beaumont, ex- 

 presses his assent. 



" In America," M. Pomel says, " the Mastodon deposits are diluvial, and agree in position 

 with the Elephas Primigenius," as already noticed at the place referred to in the text. He also 

 says, that, while the Elephant is of the Primigenius species exclusively, the Mastodons are of 

 various species. This is in part strictly true ; but it must be understood that all the Mastodon 

 relics found in the north, from the Isthmus of Darien to 65° north latitude, belong to the M. 

 Giganteus alone, — making an exception of the Baltimore tooth, if that should prove to be 

 American. Remains are found in the Isthmus, and in South America; but whether of one or 

 more species, is not yet settled. 



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