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diphyodont
[ dif-ee-uh-dont ]
adjective
- having two successive sets of teeth, as most mammals.
diphyodont
/ ˈdɪfɪəʊˌdɒnt /
adjective
- See polyphyodonthaving two successive sets of teeth, as mammals (including man) Compare polyphyodont
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Example Sentences
The majority of mammals have only two sets of teeth, and are said to be diphyodont; some have only a single series (monophyodont).
The teeth are markedly heterodont and diphyodont, and the molars have broad crowns with tuberculated or ridged surfaces.
The Primates have a diphyodont and heterodont dentition, generally of an omnivorous type, with cheek teeth adapted for grinding.
The Insectivora are diphyodont and heterodont, having well-developed rooted teeth.
Carnivora have the teeth rooted and markedly diphyodont and heterodont.
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