Question

explain monophyodont and diphyodont.

Answer 1

Medical Definition of monophyodont. : having but one set of teeth of which none are replaced at a later stage of growth — compare diphyodont, polyphyodont.

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Diphyodont is a type of dentition in which two successive sets of teeth are developed during the lifetime of the organism. The first set of teeth is deciduous and the other set is permanent. The deciduous set of teeth is replaced by the permanent adult teeth.

Answer 2

DIPHYODONT TEETH

A diphyodont is any animal with two successive sets of teeth, initially the "deciduous" set and consecutively the "permanent" set. Most mammals are diphyodonts—as to chew their food they need a strong, durable and complete set of teeth

MONOPHYODONT TEETH

A monophyodont is one primary and another secondary (permanent), as found in most mammals including humans. Monophyodont. Possessing only one generation of teeth. It is a characteristic of some mammals, including the manatee, seal, and walrus.