Evolutionary Traits

noun a bony plate or scale that forms part of the dermal armor of certain reptiles

• The osteoderms of the crocodile provide protection and support for its body.
• Check out the cool bony plates on the crocodile's back, those are called osteoderms.
• That croc's got some serious armor with those osteoderms!
• Just like the osteoderms on a crocodile, sometimes we need to put up our own barriers for protection.

noun a condition in certain reptiles where the teeth are fused to the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets

• Acrodontism is a dental condition where teeth are attached to the top of the jawbone without sockets.
• My dentist mentioned that acrodontism may require special care to prevent tooth loss.
• I heard acrodontism can make it hard to chew properly.
• In the world of dental health, acrodontism is like having a house without a strong foundation.