"sigmodont" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sigmodonts [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek σῖγμα (sîgma) + ὀδών (odṓn, “tooth”). So called from the form of the ridges of enamel on the crowns of the worn molars. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|σῖγμα}} Ancient Greek σῖγμα (sîgma) Head templates: {{en-noun}} sigmodont (plural sigmodonts)
  1. (zoology) Any of the Sigmodontinae tribe of rodents, including all the indigenous rats and mice of America. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Cricetids

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