taurodont

/tɔːrəʊˈdɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A tooth with a large pulp chamber and a low, broad crown, characteristic of the extinct genus Phosphatodus and other primitive mammals.

“The discovery of taurodont teeth in the fossil record helped scientists understand the evolution of early mammals.”

Synonyms

  • phosphatodont
  • taurodont tooth