RHIZODONTROPY Meaning and
Definition
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Rhizodontropy is a term used in paleobiology to describe the feeding behavior of ancient fish known as rhizodonts, which existed during the Devonian period around 415 to 360 million years ago.
Derived from the Greek words "rhiza" meaning "root" and "odont" meaning "tooth," rhizodontropy refers to the unique dental adaptations and feeding habits of these fish. Rhizodonts were large predatory fish that possessed a set of specialized teeth designed for grasping and slicing prey.
The dental apparatus of rhizodonts consisted of large and robust teeth located at the front of their jaws, while smaller and more numerous teeth were found towards the back. This arrangement allowed them to effectively capture their prey and prevent it from escaping. Rhizodonts utilized their frontal teeth to seize their victims, while the posterior teeth aided in shredding and consuming the prey.
The dental characteristics of rhizodonts, along with their powerful jaws, indicate that they were highly efficient predators that likely pursued and consumed a variety of aquatic organisms such as smaller fish and invertebrates.
The study of rhizodontropy provides valuable insights into the ancient ecosystem of the Devonian period, shedding light on the behavioral adaptations and interactions between different organisms in underwater environments.
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The attachment of an artificial crown to the root of a tooth by means of a peg.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of RHIZODONTROPY
The term "rhizodontropy" is a combination of two Greek words: "rhizodontes" (ῥιζοδόντης) and "tropos" (τρόπος).
1. "Rhizodontes" comes from "rhiza" (ῥίζα), meaning "root", and "odontes" (ὀδών), meaning "tooth" or "teeth". It refers to a group of extinct predatory fishes known as rhizodonts, which lived from the Late Devonian to the Early Permian period.
2. "Tropos" means "turn" or "direction" in Greek, and it is used in various scientific terms to indicate a change or transformation.
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