Description

Description Low-crowned teeth, circular occlusal outline; occlusal surface of unworn teeth nearly flat to convex. Crown enameloid thin, smooth, generally not reaching tooth base. Worn teeth flat, with occlusal surface often oblique to tooth height, triturating surface composed of dentine. Lateral tooth edges range from convex to parallel tapering. Tooth base flat; circular basal pulp cavity centrally located.

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Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Order: Albuliformes

Family: Albulidae

Genus: Albula

Species: Albula spec Frost, 1931