👉 The term "chiasmodontid" is a name given to certain types of small mammals, which are also known as "chimdyids". These animals have a distinctive set of teeth and can be found in various environments such as forests, grasslands, and deserts. The chiasmodontid family includes several genera, including the common chiasmodont (Chiasmodus), the American chiasmodont (Chiasmodorus) and the western chiasmod