Aglyphodont

/ˌæɡlɪfəˈdɑnt/ noun

Definition

A snake or reptile that has teeth without grooves or venom-delivery channels.

Etymology

From a- (without) + Greek glyphe (groove) + odont (tooth). Describes the tooth structure of non-venomous snakes that lack the specialized grooves found in venomous species.

Kelly Says

Snakes with aglyphodont teeth are nature's honest creatures—no hidden venom channels, just straightforward teeth that bite but can't poison you, unlike their fancy-toothed venomous cousins.

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