homodont (Meaning)
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homodont (a.)
Having all the teeth similar in front, as in the porpoises; -- opposed to heterodont.
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Having all the teeth similar in front, as in the porpoises; -- opposed to heterodont.
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Our teeth are homodont, meaning they are all the same shape.
Homodont dentition is observed in reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals.
In contrast to heterodont animals, homodont animals have teeth that are functionally uniform.
The homodont dentition of crocodiles enables them to grip and tear prey.
