diphyodont

(adjective)

having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other

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Examples of diphyodont in the following topics:

  • Characteristics of Mammals

    • Most mammals are diphyodonts, meaning that they have two sets of teeth in their lifetime: deciduous, or "baby" teeth, and permanent teeth.
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