symphisian

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symphisian (not comparable)

  1. Relating to, or composed of, symphysis.
    • 2015 September 16, “Cytogenetic and Molecular Data Demonstrate that the Bryconinae (Ostariophysi, Bryconidae) Species from Southeastern Brazil Form a Phylogenetic and Phylogeographic Unit”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      The main morphological characteristics that define Brycon spp. are: presence of three (rarely four) series of teeth on the premaxilla, larger teeth in the inner than the outer premaxillary series, and presence of a pair of dental symphisian teeth which are uncommon in other Characidae.