Diphyodont
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Diphyodont is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other.
Meaning
(anatomy) Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other.
More Meanings
- Any creature with two successive sets of teeth.
Example Sentences
a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition
Word Forms
- diphyodonts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dentition, monophyodont, polyodont, bilophodont, biradiculate, multidenticulate.
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