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x Merriam, John C.
  1906
On the occurrence of Desmostylus, Marsh.
Science 24(605): 151-152.
–Discusses earlier finds, and two new ones in San Luis Obispo and Orange Counties, California. Comments on the paleoecology of Desmostylus and concludes that it was aquatic and hence probably a sir. rather than a proboscidean.

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California
xD 1906Merriam, J.C. (Desmostylus; Mioc.; 151-152.)
Desmostylus Marsh, 1888
xD 1906Merriam, J.C. (occurrences; 151-152.)
Miocene
xD 1906Merriam, J.C. (Desmostylus; California; 151-152.)
Paleoecology and Taphonomy
xD 1906Merriam, J.C. (Desmostylus; 152.)
Phylogeny and Affinities of the Sirenia and/or Desmostylia
(SEE ALSO under species)
xD 1906Merriam, J.C. (Desmostylus considered a sir.; 152.)