Bunodonta

/ˌbjuːnədɑnˈtə/ noun

Definition

A group or classification of mammals characterized by having bunodont teeth (rounded, mound-like cusps).

Etymology

From bunodont with the taxonomic suffix -a, used in scientific classification to denote a group of animals sharing this tooth characteristic.

Kelly Says

This shows how one word about teeth structure became so useful that scientists made an entire category for all animals sharing it—your family tree sits inside the Bunodonta group!

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