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mesodont Meaning
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mesodont (a.)
Having teeth of moderate size.
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Having teeth of moderate size.
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Mesodont molars typically have cusps of intermediate height, between brachyodont and hypsodont teeth.
The mesodont condition is characterized by a moderate crown height and a balanced proportion of cusp heights.
Mesodont teeth are found in animals with mixed diets, allowing them to grind both soft and hard foods.
Carnivores often have mesodont teeth to crush bones and tear through flesh.
