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Which teeth are different in shape, size and function then these are called as

A
Acrodont
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Pleurodont
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C
Homodont
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D
Heterodont
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Solution

The correct option is D Heterodont
In anatomy, a heterodont is an animal which possesses more than a single tooth morphology. For example, members of the Synapsida generally possess incisors, canine, premolars, and molars. The presence of heterodont dentition is evidence of some degree of feeding/hunting specialization in a species. In contrast, homodont dentition refers to a set of teeth that possess the same tooth morphology. Acrodont is a formation of the teeth whereby the teeth are consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge of the jaw without sockets. Pleurodont is a formation of the teeth that are fused by their sides to the inner surface of the jaw bones. Thus, option D is correct.

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