Polyphyodonty

Translation of "polyphyodonty" into Russian

Noun

polyphyodonty

Biological term; generally treated as an uncountable noun referring to the condition of having multiple successive sets of teeth.

Научный термин (зоология, стоматология)

Most reptiles and many fish display polyphyodonty, replacing worn teeth multiple times.

У большинства рептилий и многих рыб наблюдается полифидонтия, они многократно заменяют изношенные зубы.

Additional translations

полифидонтизм

Редкий вариант термина

Noun

The condition in which an animal produces several successive sets of teeth throughout its life.

Most reptiles and many fish display polyphyodonty, replacing worn teeth multiple times.