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Acrodont

Acrodont logo #10101) Animal 2) Animate being 3) Beast 4) Brute 5) Creature 6) Fauna
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Acrodont

Acrodont logo #21000 Acrodont is a formation of the teeth whereby the teeth are consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge of the jaw without sockets. The term also refers to species of reptiles that have such a formation. This formation is common in the order Squamata, with the only other teeth formation in this order being pleurodont. Acrodontal tooth attach...
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Acrodont

Acrodont logo #21002• (n.) One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge. • (a.) Of or pertaining to the acrodonts.
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Acrodont

Acrodont logo #20972Ac'ro·dont noun [ Greek 'a`kros summit + 'odoy`s , 'odo`ntos , a tooth.] (Zoology) One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge. -- adjective Of or pertaining to the acrodonts.
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acrodont

acrodont logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′rō-dont Definitions: 1. Tooth attachment in some lower vertebrates (mainly fish) in which the teeth rest on the edge of the jaw bone rather than in sockets or alveoli.
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acrodont

acrodont logo #20400[n] - an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
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acrodont

acrodont logo #21009acrodont 1. Having the teeth attached to the upper surface of the jaw rather than encased in a socket, a condition seen in many lizards and fish. 2. The teeth of some reptiles that have no roots and are joined to the jawbone.
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acrodont

acrodont logo #20974 noun an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
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acrodont

acrodont logo #21199having rootless teeth fastened to the alveolar ridge of the jaws.
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