Meaning of conulid | Babel Free

Definitions

A minor cusp on a lower tooth.

Examples

“This high crowned tooth presents a complex pattern of conids, conulids, accessory tubercles and valleys.”

“An anterolophid and anterostylid may be present between the metaconid and anterolingual conulid.”

“One lower molar specimen (MNHN-Bol-V 3471; Fig. 4d) also has a strange conulid at the center of the talonid basin. Although this conulid is moderately worn, it seems to have no significant function in mastication.”

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