Brachydont
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Brachydont is a type of dentition
characterized by low-crowned teeth, as opposed to high-crowned, hypsodont
teeth. Human teeth are brachydont.
Dentition
Dentition pertains to the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth. In particular, the characteristic arrangement, kind, and number of teeth in a given species at a given age...
characterized by low-crowned teeth, as opposed to high-crowned, hypsodont
Hypsodont
Hypsodont dentition is characterized by high-crowned teeth and enamel which extends past the gum line. This provides extra material for wear and tear. Some examples of animals with hypsodont dentition are cows, horses and deer; all animals that feed on gritty, fibrous material. The opposite...
teeth. Human teeth are brachydont.
External links
- http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/topics/mammal_anatomy/tooth_diversity.html