rhizodont (Meaning)
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rhizodont (n.)
A reptile whose teeth are rooted in sockets, as the crocodile.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhizodont
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rhizodont Sentence Examples
- Rhizodonts, with their tooth plates fused to their jaws, were a group of extinct placoderm fish.
- The unique rhizodont dentition exhibited by the extinct Entelognathus primordialis resembled a set of serrated shearing blades.
- Studies of rhizodont dentition have provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of placoderms.
- The presence of rhizodont teeth suggests that these early fish fed on hard-shelled prey such as crustaceans.
- The evolution of rhizodont dentition was a significant adaptation that allowed placoderms to exploit new food sources.
- Rhizodont teeth were robust and durable, providing their owners with a powerful bite.
- The largest known rhizodont fish, Stethacanthus altonensis, reached lengths of over 10 meters.
- Rhizodont fossils have been found in marine and freshwater deposits worldwide.
- The discovery of new rhizodont species continues to shed light on the diversity of this extinct group of fish.
- Rhizodonts played a crucial role in ancient marine ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey for other organisms.
FAQs About the word rhizodont
A reptile whose teeth are rooted in sockets, as the crocodile.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Rhizodonts, with their tooth plates fused to their jaws, were a group of extinct placoderm fish.
The unique rhizodont dentition exhibited by the extinct Entelognathus primordialis resembled a set of serrated shearing blades.
Studies of rhizodont dentition have provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of placoderms.
The presence of rhizodont teeth suggests that these early fish fed on hard-shelled prey such as crustaceans.
