Acrodont
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Acrodont is a formation of the teeth whereby the teeth are consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge
of the jaw without sockets. The term also refers to species of reptiles that have such a formation. This formation is common in the order Squamata
, with the only other teeth formation in this order being pleurodont
. Acrodontal tooth attachment can also be seen in many teleosts and Sphenodons (tuatara).
Alveolar ridge
An alveolar ridge is one of the two jaw ridges either on the roof of the mouth between the upper teeth and the hard palate or on the bottom of the mouth behind the lower teeth. The alveolar ridges contain the sockets of the teeth....
of the jaw without sockets. The term also refers to species of reptiles that have such a formation. This formation is common in the order Squamata
Squamata
Squamata, or the scaled reptiles, is the largest recent order of reptiles, including lizards and snakes. Members of the order are distinguished by their skins, which bear horny scales or shields. They also possess movable quadrate bones, making it possible to move the upper jaw relative to the...
, with the only other teeth formation in this order being pleurodont
Pleurodont
Pleurodont is a formation of the teeth that are fused by their sides to the inner surface of the jaw bones.This formation is common in the order Squamata.-External links:* *...
. Acrodontal tooth attachment can also be seen in many teleosts and Sphenodons (tuatara).