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Heterodontus

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Het·​er·​odon·​tus | \ -təs \

Definition of Heterodontus

: the type genus of Heterodontidae including most recent representatives of the family — see port jackson shark

History and Etymology for Heterodontus

New Latin, from heter- + -odontus (from Greek odont-, odōn tooth)

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“Heterodontus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heterodontus. Accessed 29 Sep. 2022.

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