"heterodontism" meaning in All languages combined

See heterodontism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From heterodont + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|heterodont|ism}} heterodont + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} heterodontism (uncountable)
  1. (zoology) Having a dentition of differing teeth. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Zoology
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