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placoid

/plak-oid/US // ˈplæk ɔɪd //UK // (ˈplækɔɪd) //

瓣膜,扁桃体,楔形体,瓣膜状

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : platelike, as the scales or dermal investments of sharks.

Examples

  • The tail is asymmetrical (heterocercal), and numerous placoid scales (dermal denticles) are embedded in the skin.

  • They pass by quite insensible gradations into normal placoid scales, such as cover the general surface of the body.

  • In some cases the placoid scales are enlarged to form plates or spines capped or coated with enamel.

  • The Thornback Skate is covered with prickles (placoid scales).

  • The teeth of Selachii are fundamentally identical with placoid scales.