A group or classification of ancient fish characterized by having ganodont teeth with ganoid enamel coating.
From ganodont (ganos + odont) plus -a (Latin plural marker). This paleontological term groups fish by their distinctive tooth structure.
Fish with ganodonta teeth were nature's overachievers—they invested heavily in making their teeth as durable and shiny as their scales, which probably helped them be more effective predators in ancient oceans.
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