Heterodonty

Translation of "heterodonty" into Russian

Noun

heterodonty

heterodonties pl

Used chiefly in zoology to denote the condition of possessing differentiated teeth.

Термин зоологии: наличие различных типов зубов

Mammals display heterodonty, with incisors at the front of their jaws and molars at the back.

У млекопитающих наблюдается гетеродонтия: резцы расположены спереди челюстей, а коренные зубы — сзади.

Additional translations

гетеродонтность

Редко употребляется; подчёркивает свойство разнозубости

Noun

The condition of having teeth differentiated into distinct types such as incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.

Mammals display heterodonty, with incisors at the front of their jaws and molars at the back.