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incisiform

/ ɪnˈsaɪzɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. 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.

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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.

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

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