pseudodont

/sjuːdoʊnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A tooth-like structure in certain invertebrates, such as mollusks, that are thought to be analogous to teeth in vertebrates.

“The fossil of the ancient cephalopod revealed a pseudodont that was remarkably similar to the teeth of modern sharks.”

Synonyms

  • denticulate organ
  • tooth-like structure

Antonyms

  • non-denticulate structure
  • toothless