Anisodont

/ˌænɪsoʊˈdɑːnt/ adjective

Definition

Having teeth of unequal size; characterized by variation in tooth size within the same organism.

Etymology

From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'odous' (tooth) + '-nt' (having). This zoological term describes dental variation, particularly used in describing certain mollusk and animal species.

Kelly Says

While humans have relatively uniform teeth, many animals are anisodont—like sharks with different-sized teeth for different purposes—showing how evolution customizes teeth for specific jobs!

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