dentiini

Dentiini is a taxonomic name that has appeared in zoological classifications as the designation of a tribe. In zoological nomenclature, a tribe is a rank between subfamily and genus used to group related genera within a subfamily. The usage of the name Dentiini has been applied in more than one animal group, and the exact composition—i.e., which genera are included—has changed over time as classifications were revised. The name itself is derived from Latin dentes, meaning teeth, and it has been associated with features such as tooth-like projections or dentition patterns used to diagnose the group in certain taxa.

In modern classifications, there is no single, universally accepted Dentiini. Some authors have treated it as a historical name, a nomenclatural footnote, or as a synonym of another tribe. Because of its scattered usage, Dentiini is often encountered in taxonomic literature as a point of ambiguity or in need of clarification by context (which family or order is being referenced).

See also:

- Dentine

- List of tribes within animal families

- Taxonomic ranks

Note: The term has appeared in multiple, unrelated contexts across zoological literature, and current consensus does not fix Dentiini to a single, universally recognized circumscription. When encountered, it is best to consult the specific taxonomic source to determine the exact group and scope being referred to in that context.

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