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What is an acrodont?
An acrodont is a member of a group of lizards who have their teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge.
Do frilled lizards have teeth?
Yes, they are small and sharp.Chlamydosaurus kingii are part of the Agamidae family which have distinct teeth (acrodont) where the tooth sits on top of the jaw without a socket.The teeth are visible here:http://www.corzonneveld.nl/selected/NT%20top%20end%2008/herpeto/Chlamydosaurus%20kingii%20505%20med.jpgExample of acrodont dentition :http://www.palaeos.com/Vertebrates/Bones/Teeth/Images/ToothImplantation1.gifSee:http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/tbiol/zoology/herp/Chlamydosauruskingii.PDF
Do frogs have no teeth?
Frogs actually have cute, tiny teeth! I used to think they had no teeth :)
How does the location of a frogs teeth and a human's teeth differ?
Human teeth are use for chewing and grabbing. Frogs have teeth on the top of their jaw. Frog teeth are use mainly to hold the prey.
Do all frogs have teeth?
no
Do baby frogs have teeth?
no
What kind of teeth are in a frogs upper jaw?
Maxillary teeth.
How do frogs us their teeth?
Frogs use their teeth to help hold prey in place as they swallow it. They have cone shaped Maxillary teeth in their upper jaw and some species have Volmerine teeth on the roof of their mouth.
What do frogs have that toads do not have?
Frogs have smooth skin and usually have small teeth in their upper jaws, and toads have lumpy skin and no teeth at all.
What is the purpose for maxillary teeth?
The Maxillary teeth in frogs hold prey.
Why do frogs have no teeth?
Frogs swallow their food whole so teeth are an unnecessary burden and have been dismissed. ---- Actually, frogs do have teeth. They are carnivores and, not only do they catch and eat insects, but they even catch tiny mammals such as bats. However, frogs do not use their teeth for chewing, but for gripping the food. Frogs' eyes actually push down into their heads to help with the swallowing process.
Why do frogs only have front teeth?
to chew
