11th Class Biology Digestion and Absorption

  • question_answer 13)
    Explain the term 'thecodont' and 'diphyodont'. 

    Answer:

    Each tooth is embedded in a socket of jaw bone. This type of attachment is called thecodont. Majority of mammals including human being forms two sets of teeth during their life, a set of temporary milk or deciduous teeth replaced by a set of permanent or adult teeth. This type of dentition is called diphyodont. 


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