Definition of Pectiniform. Meaning of Pectiniform. Synonyms of Pectiniform

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Definition of Pectiniform

Pectiniform
Pectiniform Pec*tin"i*form, a. Comblike in form.

Meaning of Pectiniform from wikipedia

- The three forms of teeth, i.e., coniform cones, ramiform bars, and pectiniform platforms, probably performed different functions. For many years, conodonts...
- are separated incompletely from each other in the midline by a fibrous pectiniform septum – a comblike band of connective tissue extending between the corpora...
- Behind the S-M array lay transversely oriented and bilaterally opposed (pectiniform, i.e. comb-shaped) Pb and Pa elements. Dzik, J (1976). "Remarks on the...
- The three forms of teeth (i.e., coniform cones, ramiform bars, and pectiniform platforms) probably performed different functions. For many years, conodonts...
- (branch-like), M elements are makellate (pick-shaped) and P elements are pectiniform (cone-shaped). The H.parvus apparatus in particular consists of six kinds...
- shape. S elements are further divided into 3 subtypes: In P elements a pectiniform row of cusps transitions into a broad flat or ridged platform moving...