rhachiodont (Meaning)
rhachiodont (a.)
Having gular teeth formed by a peculiar modification of the inferior spines of some of the vertebrae, as certain South African snakes (Dasypeltis) which swallow birds' eggs and use these gular teeth to crush them.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhachiodont
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rhachiodont Sentence Examples
- The rhachiodont dentition of the ancient shark Heliobatis resembled a modern sawfish.
- The rhachiodont teeth of Helicoprion were arranged in a spiral whorl inside the lower jaw.
- Scientists speculate that rhachiodont fish used their distinctive teeth to capture and grind prey.
- The rhachiodont dentition of the extinct fish Ptychodus was characterized by rows of pavement-like teeth.
- Palaeontologists believe that rhachiodont fish dominated marine ecosystems during the Paleozoic era.
- The rhachiodont teeth of the fossil fish Cladoselache reveal a complex evolutionary history.
- The unique rhachiodont dentition of Orodus has been used to identify different species within the genus.
- The rhachiodont teeth of the extinct shark Xenacanthus were similar to those of modern-day dogfish.
- The discovery of new rhachiodont fossils has provided valuable insights into the evolution of jawed vertebrates.
- The rhachiodont dentition of the prehistoric fish Protopteraspis is evidence of an early evolutionary transition in dental structures.
FAQs About the word rhachiodont
Having gular teeth formed by a peculiar modification of the inferior spines of some of the vertebrae, as certain South African snakes (Dasypeltis) which swallow
No synonyms found.
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The rhachiodont dentition of the ancient shark Heliobatis resembled a modern sawfish.
The rhachiodont teeth of Helicoprion were arranged in a spiral whorl inside the lower jaw.
Scientists speculate that rhachiodont fish used their distinctive teeth to capture and grind prey.
The rhachiodont dentition of the extinct fish Ptychodus was characterized by rows of pavement-like teeth.
