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diphyodont

/dif-ee-uh-dont/US // ˈdɪf i əˌdɒnt //UK // (ˈdɪfɪəʊˌdɒnt) //

偶蹄类,偶发性的,偶发性,偶蹄形

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Zoology.

    • : having two successive sets of teeth, as most mammals.

Examples

  • The majority of mammals have only two sets of teeth, and are said to be diphyodont; some have only a single series (monophyodont).

  • The teeth are markedly heterodont and diphyodont, and the molars have broad crowns with tuberculated or ridged surfaces.

  • The Primates have a diphyodont and heterodont dentition, generally of an omnivorous type, with cheek teeth adapted for grinding.

  • The Insectivora are diphyodont and heterodont, having well-developed rooted teeth.

  • Carnivora have the teeth rooted and markedly diphyodont and heterodont.

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