pleurodont
/ˈplʊrəˌdɑnt/
adjective
- Having teeth attached to the inner side of the jawbone, rather than in sockets (used especially of reptiles and some fish).
- The pleurodont teeth of the iguana are easily lost and replaced throughout its life.
- In pleurodont species, the teeth are anchored along the lingual side of the jaw.
- Most lizards have a pleurodont dentition, with teeth fused to the jaw.
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noun
- An animal, especially a reptile or fish, that has teeth attached to the inner side of the jawbone.
- Pleurodonts like the bearded dragon can regrow lost teeth quickly.
- Unlike mammals, pleurodonts do not have teeth set in deep sockets.
- The biologist studied the jaw structure of several pleurodonts in the lab.