Basihyal tooth plate

The basihyal tooth plate is a specialized structure found in certain fish species. Basihyal tooth is the tooth that is attached to the basihyal tooth plate.

It is part of the basihyal, a cartilage element located in the floor of the mouth that forms part of the hyoid apparatus, supporting the tongue and facilitating feeding mechanisms.  

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