Definition of Anodont. Meaning of Anodont. Synonyms of Anodont

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Definition of Anodont

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Anodonta
Naiad Na"iad, n. [L. naias, -adis, na["i]s, -idis, a water nymph, Gr ?, ?, fr. ? to flow: cf. F. na["i]ade. Cf. Naid.] 1. (Myth.) A water nymph; one of the lower female divinities, fabled to preside over some body of fresh water, as a lake, river, brook, or fountain. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Any species of a tribe (Naiades) of freshwater bivalves, including Unio, Anodonta, and numerous allied genera; a river mussel. 3. (Zo["o]l) One of a group of butterflies. See Nymph. 4. (Bot.) Any plant of the order Naiadace[ae], such as eelgrass, pondweed, etc.
Iguanodont
Iguanodont I*gua"no*dont, a. (Paleon.) Like or pertaining to the genus Iguanodon.
Pteranodontia
Pteranodontia Pte*ran`o*don"ti*a, n. pl. [NL.] (Paleon.) A group of pterodactyls destitute of teeth, as in the genus Pteranodon.

Meaning of Anodont from wikipedia

- as in the soft-s**** clams (Myidae). Myidae hinge Pholadidae hinge The anodont hinge is characterized by a strong ligament (or a series of transverse...
- replaced by a large chondrop**** or resilifer, as in the soft-s**** clams Anodont; true teeth absent in adults as in razor clams, and some freshwater mussels...