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denticle [′dent·ə·kəl] (zoology) A small tooth or toothlike projection, as the type of scale of certain elasmobranchs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| To reduce drag between its body and the water, a shark's skin is covered with toothlike scales, called denticles. The denticle grooves on several Majungatholus bones were, on average, spaced about 0. Its dermal denticles decrease drag and turbulence by directing water flow over the body, which allows surrounding water to pass over the shark more effectively. |
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