Definition of Denticles. Meaning of Denticles. Synonyms of Denticles

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Definition of Denticles

Denticle
Denticle Den"ti*cle, n. [L. denticulus a little tooth, dim. of dens, dentis, tooth. See Dental, and cf. Dentelli.] A small tooth or projecting point.

Meaning of Denticles from wikipedia

- Look up denticle or denticles in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A denticle is any small tooth-like or bristle-like structure. "Denticle" may refer to:...
- rays. They are also called dermal denticles. Placoid scales are structurally homologous with vertebrate teeth ("denticle" translates to "small tooth"), having...
- The denticle herring (Denticeps clupeoides) is a small, up to 15 cm (5.9 in) long, species of ray-finned fish found only in the rivers of Benin, Nigeria...
- and density (denticles per unit distance) are used to describe and classify fossilized teeth, especially those of dinosaurs. Denticles are also present...
- elasmobranch cartilaginous fish characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that are not...
- in up to nine rows of large denticles pointing anteriorly. The dorsal side of the head has its own collection of denticles which point posteriorly. The...
- long, with broadly rounded tips. The disc is covered with numerous small denticles above and below, giving it a shagreen-like texture. Adult males possess...
- indicates that "Peyeria" were actually dermal denticles from O. numida. In 2003, two incomplete rostral denticles, measuring 8.15 mm (0.321 in) and 12.65 mm...
- with half the number of denticles of the parent cell. The full complement of denticles is restored by synthesis of new denticles from the outer edge of...
- intermediate denticles in juveniles, but up to 3.5 times the size of the intermediate denticles in adults. Furthermore, the terminal denticle was far larger...