Friday, February 5, 2010

What is the name of the incisors that Beavers and rodents have that never stop growing?

There is a specific name for these type of teeth, and I can't find the name of them.What is the name of the incisors that Beavers and rodents have that never stop growing?
The technical name for ever-growing incisors is hypsodont teeth. The condition is called hypsodonty.


You can also find them described as aradicular teeth.


These terms refer to the same type of teeth, but allude to different characteristics: hypsodont means ';high-crowned';, while aradicular means ';without a root';.





The opposite condition (teeth with distinct crown and roots, and with limited growth) is called brachydonty





PS Beavers are rodents too!

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