👉 The term "longirostrines" is a genus of extinct mammalian species known from various types of fossils found in Europe, Asia, and North America during the Late Cretaceous period. The specific name "longirostris" refers to their elongated heads, which are reminiscent of long ribbons or rods. The longirostrines were characterized by large, flattened skulls with a compact skull cavity that allowed for powerful jaws and teeth. They had a wide range of body sizes from
