hypsodont

hypsodont
Describing teeth that have large crowns (characteristic of herbivores)

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  • Hypsodont — dentition is characterized by high crowned teeth and enamel which extends past the gum line [Flynn, John J., André R. Wyss, and Reynaldo Charrier. “South America’s Missing Mammals.” Scientific American. May 2007: 68 75.] . This provides lots of… …   Wikipedia

  • hypsodont — Having long teeth. [hypso + G. odous, tooth] * * * hyp·so·dont hip sə .dänt adj 1) of teeth having high or deep crowns and short roots (as the molar teeth of a horse) compare BRACHYDONT 2) having or characterized by hypsodont teeth hyp·so·don·ty …   Medical dictionary

  • hypsodont — ˈhipsəˌdänt adjective Etymology: hyps + odont 1. of teeth : having high or deep crowns and short roots (as the molar teeth of a horse) compare brachydont 2. : having hypsodont teeth …   Useful english dictionary

  • hypsodont — hyp|so|dont* <zu gr. odoús, Gen. odóntos »Zahn«> hochkronig (von bestimmten Zähnen) …   Das große Fremdwörterbuch

  • hypsodont — hyp·so·dont …   English syllables

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  • TNM 02067 — TNM 02067 (Tanzanian National Museums specimen 02067)[Note 1] is a fragmentary fossil dentary (lower jaw) from the Cretaceous (between 146 and 66 million years ago) of Tanzania. The short, deep bone is about 19.5 mm (0.77 in) long …   Wikipedia

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