2.4 dentition

Question 1

what teeth are apparent in omnivores

Answer 1

incisors, canines, premolars+molars

Question 2

what teeth are apparent in carnivores

Answer 2

incisors, canines, premolars+molars
+ carnassials

Question 3

how are carnivores jaws adapted

Answer 3

well-developed muscles so prey can be gripped firmly

Question 4

explain dentition in herbivores:

Answer 4

• teeth adapted to crush and grind food (plants are tough)
• sheep+cow only have incisors on lower jaw, rubs against “horny pad”
• diastema separate front teeth from molar/premolar
• jaws move in circular motion, teeth interlock (WM)