incisiform

British

/ ɪnˈsaɪzɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

zoology having the shape of an incisor tooth

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In the Pleistocene megalonychid Megalocnus from Cuba, and in certain other genera, the two most anterior upper jaw teeth have been described as ‘pseudorodentiform’ and are more incisiform than caniniform.

From Scientific American

Earlier I mentioned the bunny-like teeth of Incisivosaurus, and because its incisiform teeth do exhibit wear facets, they were almost certainly used in feeding.

From Scientific American

Inferior incisors, three on each side with an incisiform canine in contact with them.

From Project Gutenberg

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