Sometimes known as false-teeth or characin teeth. They are teeth which lie in the throat of some characins. In these species, there are no teeth in the mouth.
Sometimes known as false-teeth or characin teeth. They are teeth that lie in the throat of some characins. These teeth act as a second set of teeth, in addition to the outer teeth. They are used for grinding the food before it is swallowed.
Bony projections found on, and embedded in, the tissues of the 5th gill arch.
Teeth-like structures found in the throat, attached to the gill arches. See gill arches.
Teeth in the throat of cyprinids.
Sometimes known as false-teeth or characin teeth. They are long pointed, or peg like, teeth which lie in the throat, usually arranged in one to three rows. Fish posessing these have no teeth in the mouth.
(throat teeth) - Tooth-like structures in the back part of the throat derived from gill supports. Primarily used for grinding, may be used to produce sound.
Teeth located behind the gills and before the esophagus, and anchored in bone.