Having two lambda-shaped (Λ-shaped) cusps or ridges on the teeth.
From di- (two) + lambda (Greek letter Λ) + -odont (tooth). Used in paleontology and zoology to describe specific tooth morphology. The term is primarily technical and describes tooth structure in extinct mammals.
Paleontologists use tooth names like this to classify ancient mammals—dilambdodont teeth are found in certain prehistoric creatures and help scientists understand their evolutionary relationships and diet.
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