Definition of Ectolophs. Meaning of Ectolophs. Synonyms of Ectolophs

- 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...
- derived from dilambdodont teeth, which are characterized by a W-shaped ectoloph, or stylar shelf. A W-shaped dilambdodont upper molar includes a metacone...
- zalambdodont (V-shaped ectoloph opening towards lip) P3–4 and (except in the most primitive families) dilambdodont (W-shaped ectoloph) upper molars. Most...
- ectolophs (crests or ridges of upper molar teeth) that are about twice the height of the inner cusps and curve into a W shape. The W-shaped ectolophs...
- 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...
- relatively nonabrasive vegetation. Their molars have a characteristic W-shaped ectoloph (outer shearing blade). The wear patterns observed on brontothere teeth...
- (2016): by a mandibular retromolar fossa, the absence of hypocone, an ectoloph selenodont and linked to strong styles such as mesostyle in basal taxa...
- towards the buccal side than to the lingual (towards the tongue) side. The ectolophs of the first and second upper molars have shallower folds, especially...
- rhomboid outline and a weak, π-shaped crown pattern formed by the incipient ectoloph, protoloph, and metaloph (crests on the crowns). This arrangement closely...
- of upper and lower dentitions, including juveniles. P3–4 have V-shaped ectolophs (ridges on the crowns), indicating it was a primitive pantodont. Other...