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Meaning of
heterodont
in English
heterodont
us
/ˌhɛtərəˈdɑnt/
uk
/ˌhɛtəroʊˈdɒnt/
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Definitions
Adjective
having
different
tooth
types
(
like
mammals
);
varied
dental
structure
Mammals
are
heterodont
,
with
incisors
,
canines
,
and
molars
.
bivalves
with
specific
tooth
arrangements
(
cardinal
,
lateral
)
The
heterodont
bivalve
has
a
unique
arrangement
of
cardinal
and
lateral
teeth
.
Noun
an
animal
with
varied
teeth
Heterodont
animals
,
like
humans
,
have
teeth
with
different
shapes
and
functions
.
