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rachiodont (a.)
Same as Rhachiodont.
rachiodont Sentence Examples
- Rachiodont dentition, with numerous teeth arranged in multiple rows, is characteristic of certain marine creatures.
- The ancient bony fish Pteraspis possessed a rachiodont dentition with closely spaced, sharp teeth.
- Sharks and rays have rachiodont teeth that are continually replaced, providing a constant supply of biting surfaces.
- The rachiodont jaw of the extinct Dunkleosteus was lined with rows of massive, serrated teeth capable of crushing prey.
- The extinct placoderm Bothriolepis had a rachiodont dentition with teeth adapted for grinding and crushing hard-shelled organisms.
- The rachiodont teeth of the extinct Xenacanthus shark formed a continuous blade-like structure, ideal for slicing through flesh.
- The rachiodont dentition of the extinct Helicoprion shark featured spiraled teeth arranged like a buzzsaw, providing a devastating cutting action.
- The grinding rachiodont teeth of modern ammocetes (lamprey larvae) allow them to scrape algae and other food particles from surfaces.
- The rachiodont dentition of the extinct armored fish Coccosteus provided protection against predators and aided in crushing hard-shelled organisms.
- Some extinct fish, such as the acanthodians, possessed rachiodont teeth with unique cusps and serrations, reflecting their diverse feeding habits.
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Same as Rhachiodont.
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Rachiodont dentition, with numerous teeth arranged in multiple rows, is characteristic of certain marine creatures.
The ancient bony fish Pteraspis possessed a rachiodont dentition with closely spaced, sharp teeth.
Sharks and rays have rachiodont teeth that are continually replaced, providing a constant supply of biting surfaces.
The rachiodont jaw of the extinct Dunkleosteus was lined with rows of massive, serrated teeth capable of crushing prey.
