Published on 2026-10-11

The green iguana has a unique tooth replacement method

The green iguana replaces its teeth in a very particular way by hollowing out the old ones from the inside. The tooth bud of the new tooth grows directly at the base of the worn tooth and inside it. This internal growth thus allows the new tooth to gradually replace the old one. This reptile also possesses flattened teeth equipped with several tubercles that are attached to the inner edge of the jaw.
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