tubulidentate (Meaning)
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tubulidentate (a.)
Having teeth traversed by canals; -- said of certain edentates.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tubulidentate
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tubulidentate Sentence Examples
- Tubulidentates possess a unique dental structure consisting of peg-like teeth without enamel.
- The aardvark is the only living member of the order Tubulidentata.
- Tubulidentates are characterized by their long, tubular snout and powerful claws for digging.
- The aardvark's tubulidentate teeth allow it to efficiently consume ants and termites.
- Tubulidentates evolved in Africa approximately 65 million years ago.
- The fossil record indicates that the ancestors of tubulidentates were arboreal and had grasping hands.
- Tubulidentates show remarkable adaptations for their specialized insectivorous diet.
- The tubulidentate dentition is a key diagnostic feature for identifying fossil remains of this order.
- Tubulidentates occupy a distinct ecological niche within their habitats.
- The conservation status of tubulidentates varies across their geographic range due to habitat loss and hunting.
FAQs About the word tubulidentate
Having teeth traversed by canals; -- said of certain edentates.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Tubulidentates possess a unique dental structure consisting of peg-like teeth without enamel.
The aardvark is the only living member of the order Tubulidentata.
Tubulidentates are characterized by their long, tubular snout and powerful claws for digging.
The aardvark's tubulidentate teeth allow it to efficiently consume ants and termites.
