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The type of dentition found in crocodile is

A
Acrodont
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Bunodont
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C
Pleurodont
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D
Thecodont
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Solution

The correct option is D Thecodont
The majority of reptiles possess a fairly simple dentition composed of peg-like teeth of similar shape and size throughout the jaw that is, they have homodont condition although crocodiles have thecodont condition that is teeth set in sockets in the jaw bone.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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