Do frilled lizards have teeth

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2026-02-10 05:20

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Yes, they are small and sharp.

Chlamydosaurus kingii are part of the Agamidae family which have distinct teeth (acrodont) where the tooth sits on top of the jaw without a socket.

The teeth are visible here:
http://www.corzonneveld.nl/selected/NT%20top%20end%2008/herpeto/Chlamydosaurus%20kingii%20505%20med.jpg

Example of acrodont dentition :
http://www.palaeos.com/Vertebrates/Bones/Teeth/Images/ToothImplantation1.gif

See:
http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/tbiol/zoology/herp/Chlamydosauruskingii.PDF

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