What are the following? a) Heterodont b) thecodont c) diphyodont

What are the following?

a) Heterodont b) thecodont c) diphyodont
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Answer :

a) Heterodont (from Greek, meaning 'different teeth') refers to animals which possess

more than a single tooth.

b) Thecodont is a type of teeth arrangement in which the teeth are embedded in the

sockets of the jaws.

c) Diphyodont refers to animals developing two successive sets of teeth, one temporary

and one permanent, as in humans.
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