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Attachment of teeth in human is called

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monophyodont
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polyphyodont
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thecodont
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acrodont
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Solution

The correct option is C thecodont

Thecodont : Teeth embedded in the socket of jaw bones, e.g., crocodile, mammals (eg: Humans).
Acrodont : Teeth attached to free surface of jaw bones, e.g., frog, shark.
Polyphyodont : Teeth replaced many times in life, e.g., fish, frog.
Monophyodont : Teeth formed once in life time, e.g., platypus, whales.


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