Aletodon

Aletodon is an extinct genus of zalambdalestid mammal that lived during the Late Cretaceous period in North America. Fossils of Aletodon have been found in various geological formations, including those in Montana. Aletodon is significant in the study of early mammalian evolution and provides insight into the diversification of mammals during the Mesozoic Era, specifically the emergence of lineages related to modern placental mammals. Its dentition suggests an insectivorous diet. The genus is primarily known from dental remains, which have been used to differentiate it from other contemporary zalambdalestids. Further research and discoveries of more complete specimens are needed to better understand the anatomy and evolutionary relationships of Aletodon.