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[[File:Tooth shape changes within the jaw (heterodont - homodont).jpg|thumb|Tooth shape changes within the jaw (homodont to heterodont). [[Scanning electron microscope|SEMs]] of adult lower jaws. (A) Homodont unicuspid snake, ''[[Python molurus]]'', (B) homodont gecko, ''[[Paroedura picta]]'', (C) homodont tricuspid Monitor lizard, ''[[Varanus niloticus]]'', (D) heterodont [[anole]], ''[[Anolis allisoni]]''. (D′) Tricuspid teeth of the posterior jaw at the back of the mouth. (D″) [[Unicuspid]] teeth of the anterior jaw at the front of the mouth. Scale bar = 1 mm (A–D) and 200 |
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In [[anatomy]], a '''heterodont''' (from [[Ancient Greek|Greek]], meaning 'different teeth') is an [[animal]] which possesses more than a single tooth [[morphology (biology)|morphology]].<ref name=Earth>{{cite book|title=A Dictionary of Earth Sciences|publisher= Encyclopedia.com|url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/plants-and-animals/zoology-and-veterinary-medicine/zoology-general/heterodont|date=10 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dentition in Mammals: Definition, Origin, Types and Unusual Teeth in Mammals|url=http://www.biologydiscussion.com/zoology/mammals/dentition-in-mammals-definition-origin-types-and-unusual-teeth-in-mammals/41558|access-date=10 October 2017|last=Tanika|first=M|date=22 July 2016}}</ref> |
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Human dentition is heterodont and diphyodont as an example.[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6036925/ ref] |
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| ⚫ | In vertebrates, heterodont pertains to animals where teeth are differentiated into different forms. For example, members of the [[Synapsida]] generally possess [[incisor]]s, [[Canine (tooth)|canines]] ("dogteeth"), [[premolar]]s, and [[molars]]. The presence of heterodont [[dentition]] is evidence of some degree of feeding and or hunting specialization in a [[species]]. In contrast, '''homodont''' or '''isodont''' dentition refers to a set of teeth that possess the same tooth morphology. |
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In invertebrates, the term heterodont refers to a condition where teeth of differing sizes occur in the hinge plate, a part of the [[Bivalvia]].<ref name="Earth" /> |
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In anatomy, a heterodont (from Greek, meaning 'different teeth') is an animal which possesses more than a single tooth morphology.[2][3] Human dentition is heterodont and diphyodont as an example.ref
In vertebrates, heterodont pertains to animals where teeth are differentiated into different forms. For example, members of the Synapsida generally possess incisors, canines ("dogteeth"), premolars, and molars. The presence of heterodont dentition is evidence of some degree of feeding and or hunting specialization in a species. In contrast, homodont or isodont dentition refers to a set of teeth that possess the same tooth morphology.
In invertebrates, the term heterodont refers to a condition where teeth of differing sizes occur in the hinge plate, a part of the Bivalvia.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Zahradnicek, Oldrich; Buchtova, Marcela; Dosedelova, Hana; Tucker, Abigail S. (2014). "The development of complex tooth shape in reptiles". Frontiers in Physiology. 5: 74. doi:10.3389/fphys.2014.00074. PMC 3933779. PMID 24611053.
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- ^ a b A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. Encyclopedia.com. 10 October 2017.
- ^ Tanika, M (22 July 2016). "Dentition in Mammals: Definition, Origin, Types and Unusual Teeth in Mammals". Retrieved 10 October 2017.
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