schizodont

English

Etymology

From schizo- +‎ -odont.

Adjective

schizodont (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Having reverse V-shaped scissurate hinge teeth, and often an elongated lateral tooth.
    The schizodont arrangement is found in most unionids.

Noun

schizodont (plural schizodonts)

  1. (zoology) An organism having hinge teeth of this kind.
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