Question

What is the difference between thecodont and diphyodont?

Answer 1

Explain the term thecodont and diphyodont. hecodont is a type of dentition in which the teeth are embedded in the deep sockets of the jaw bone. Ankylosis is absent and the roots are cylindrical. Diphyodont is a type of dentition in which two successive sets of teeth are developed during the lifetime of the organism.

Answer 2

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$\small\underline\mathcal\blue{{Thecodont :-}}$ The dentition in which the teeth embedded in the sockets of jaw bones is called the Thecodont.

$\small\underline\mathcal\orange{{Diphyodont :-}}$ The formation of two sets of teeth during a life time is called Diphyodont.

Here,the first set of temporary/milk teeth is replaced by the second set of permanent teeth.

Ex :-Most of the mammals including human beings.

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