Early evidence of molariform hypsodonty in a Triassic stem-mammal
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-10719-7
Abstract: Hypsodonty, the occurrence of high-crowned teeth, is widespread among mammals with diets rich in abrasive material, such as plants or soil, because it increases the durability of dentitions against wear. Hypsodont postcanine teeth evolved independently… read more here.
Keywords: stem mammal; evidence molariform; early evidence; molariform hypsodonty ... See more keywords