anomodont
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/ˌænəˈmɑdənt/
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/ˌænəˈmɒdənt/
irregular/tooth (taxon)
Etymology
'anomodont' originates from Greek, specifically from the elements 'anómos' (ἀνόμος) meaning 'irregular' or 'uneven' and 'odṓn/odont-' (ὀδών/ὀδοντ-) meaning 'tooth'.
'anomodont' was formed in New Latin/modern scientific nomenclature as 'Anomodontia' to name the taxonomic group, derived directly from the Greek elements and adopted into English scientific usage in the 19th century.
Initially the components literally referred to 'irregular tooth(s)', but over time the combined term has come to denote the specific taxonomic group of herbivorous therapsids rather than describing tooth shape alone.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct group of herbivorous therapsids (mammal-like reptiles) from the Permian and Triassic periods; includes forms such as the dicynodonts.
Anomodonts were widespread and diverse during the Permian and early Triassic.
Last updated: 2025/08/18 06:06