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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organism having hinge teeth of this kind.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having reverse V-shaped scissurate hinge teeth, and often an elongated lateral tooth. not-comparable

   "The schizodont arrangement is found in most unionids."

Example

More examples

"The schizodont arrangement is found in most unionids."

Etymology

From schizo- + -odont.

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