haplodonty

/ˌhæpləˈdɒnti/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tooth morphology in which the crown is worn down to a small point, typically found in certain species of sharks and rays.

“The fossil record revealed that the ancient sharks exhibited a unique form of haplodonty, with their teeth worn down to a fine point.”

Synonyms

  • odonty
  • tooth morphology

Antonyms

  • dental heterodonty
  • polymorphism