pleurodonty
dentition
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Pleurodont refers to a specific type of tooth attachment in certain animals, primarily lizards. In pleurodont dentition, the teeth are fused to the inner surface of the jawbone's alveolar ridge, rather than being set in sockets. This is distinct from acrodont dentition, where teeth are fused to the top surface of the jawbone. A pleurodont is also defined as a lizard that possesses these types of teeth. This dental arrangement is a characteristic feature used in the classification and study of reptilian anatomy.12
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