1) Animal anatomy
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A polyphyodont t is any animal whose teeth are continuously replaced. In contrast, diphyodonts are characterized by having only two successive sets of teeth. Polyphyodonts include most toothed fishes, many reptiles such as crocodiles, geckos, and most other vertebrates, mammals being the main exception. New, permanent teeth grow in the jaws, usual...
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possessing several sets of teeth during a lifespan.
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continuous replacement of teeth with many generations (from 'poly' =many; 'phylo' = generation and 'dont' =teeth). See also diphyodont
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Having several sets of teeth formed in succession throughout life. ... Origin: poly-+ G. Phyo, to produce, + odous (odont-), tooth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-fī′ō-dont Definitions: 1. Having several sets of teeth formed in succession throughout life.
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polyphyodont Developing several sets of teeth successively throughout life as with sharks and certain teleost fishes.
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