diphyodont

[ dif-ee-uh-dont ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. having two successive sets of teeth, as most mammals.

diphyodont

/ ˈdɪfɪəʊˌdɒnt /

adjective

1. having two successive sets of teeth, as mammals (including man) Compare polyphyodont

Word History and Origins

Origin of diphyodont¹

1850–55; < Greek diphy ( ḗs ) double, twofold ( di- di- ¹ + -phyēs, derivative of phyḗ growth, nature, derivative of phȳ́ein to produce, grow) + -odont

Word History and Origins

Origin of diphyodont¹

C19: from Greek diphuēs double (see diphycercal ) + -odont

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).

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The teeth are markedly heterodont and diphyodont, and the molars have broad crowns with tuberculated or ridged surfaces.

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The Primates have a diphyodont and heterodont dentition, generally of an omnivorous type, with cheek teeth adapted for grinding.

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The Insectivora are diphyodont and heterodont, having well-developed rooted teeth.

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Carnivora have the teeth rooted and markedly diphyodont and heterodont.

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