Definition of Ectoloph. Meaning of Ectoloph. Synonyms of Ectoloph

- unclear. Like zalambdodont molars, dilambdodont molars have a distinct ectoloph, but are shaped like two lambdas or a W. On the lingual side, at the bottom...
- zalambdodont (V-shaped ectoloph opening towards lip) P3–4 and (except in the most primitive families) dilambdodont (W-shaped ectoloph) upper molars. Most...
- (2016): by a mandibular retromolar fossa, the absence of hypocone, an ectoloph selenodont and linked to strong styles such as mesostyle in basal taxa...
- derived from dilambdodont teeth, which are characterized by a W-shaped ectoloph, or stylar shelf.[not specific enough to verify] A W-shaped dilambdodont...
- relatively nonabrasive vegetation. Their molars have a characteristic W-shaped ectoloph (outer shearing blade). The wear patterns observed on brontothere teeth...
- The black rhinoceros has a two phased chewing activity with a cutting ectoloph and more grinding lophs on the lingual side. The black rhinoceros can also...
- These ridges often have secondary ridges: the secondary crest of the ectoloph is called crista; antecrochet to that of the protoloph, and crochet to...
- relatively lingually short. The upper premolar ectoloph folds are shallow, and have narrow anterior valleys. The ectoloph curves strongly mesially and often distally...
- upper molars lack an ectocingulum and are dominated by well-developed ectoloph and protoloph. Additional lophs formed in some derived taxa. They had lower...
- rhomboid outline and a weak, π-shaped crown pattern formed by the incipient ectoloph, protoloph, and metaloph (crests on the crowns). This arrangement closely...