5 Questions
What does dentition pertain to?
The development and arrangement of teeth in the mouth
What is the term for animals whose teeth differ morphologically?
Heterodont
What is the term for the dentition of animals with two successions of teeth?
Diphyodont
What is the term for the dentition of animals with only one set of teeth throughout life?
Monophyodont
What is the term for the dentition of animals in which the teeth are continuously discarded and replaced throughout life?
Polyphyodont
Study Notes
Dentition Terminology
- Dentition pertains to the arrangement of teeth in the mouth, including their development, shape, and structure.
Types of Dentition
- Heterodont dentition: refers to animals whose teeth differ morphologically.
Successions of Teeth
- Diphyodont dentition: refers to the dentition of animals with two successions of teeth, such as humans, who have a set of primary teeth followed by a set of permanent teeth.
- Monophyodont dentition: refers to the dentition of animals with only one set of teeth throughout life, such as some species of fish.
- Polyphyodont dentition: refers to the dentition of animals in which the teeth are continuously discarded and replaced throughout life, such as some species of sharks.
Test your knowledge of animal dentition with this quiz. Explore the unique arrangements, types, and functions of teeth in different animal species. From carnivores to herbivores, see how well you know the dentition of various animals.
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