teleodont

teleodont
adj. [Gr. teleios, complete; odon, tooth]
1. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
In Coleoptera Lucanidae, referring to males bearing large mandibles; see amphiodont; priodont.
2. (MOLLUSCA: Bivalvia)
Hinge with cardinal and lateral teeth, but with additional elements, as Venus.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • teleodont — tele·odont …   English syllables

  • teleodont — ˈtelēəˌdänt sometimes ˈtēl adjective Etymology: tele (II) + odont : having large mandibles used of an insect (as various stag beetles); compare priodont …   Useful english dictionary

  • mesodont — adj. [Gr. mesos, middle; odous, tooth] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Pertaining to male Lucanidae bearing mandibles intermediate in size; amphiodont; see teleodont, priodont …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • priodont — adj. [Gr. prion, saw; odous, tooth] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Coleoptera, referring to male Lucanidae bearing small mandibles; see amphidont, teleodont …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • priodont — ˈprīəˌdänt adjective Etymology: pri + odont : having small mandibles used of some polymorphic insects (as various stag beetles); compare teleodont …   Useful english dictionary

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