odontolcæ

pl. [Pref. odont-, and Greek holkos =a furrow.] Palæont .: An order of Odontornithes (q. v.). The vertebræ resemble those of recent birds, the ster num is without a keel, wings rudimentary; teeth in a groove, not in separate sockets. The order was founded by Marsh for the reception of Hes per ornis (q. v.). =stone.]