A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Acrodont
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One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united tothe top of the alveolar ridge.-- a. Of or pertaining to the acrodonts.
Acrodont meaning & definition 1 of Acrodont.
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an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
Acrodont meaning & definition 2 of Acrodont.
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having teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge
Acrodont meaning & definition 3 of Acrodont.
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of or pertaining to the acrodonts
Acrodont meaning & definition 4 of Acrodont.
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Acrodont is a formation of the teeth whereby the teeth are consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge of the jaw without sockets. The term also refers to species of reptiles that have such a formation. This formation is common in the order Squamata, with the only other teeth formation in this order being pleurodont. Acrodontal tooth attachment can also be seen in many teleosts and Sphenodons.
Acrodont meaning & definition 5 of Acrodont.
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