(Ch.12) Flashcards
1
Q
What type of dental adaptations correspond with the Folivorous diet?
A
small incisors (cuz why do you really need em) and shearing molars (biphodont)
2
Q
What type of dental adaptations correspond with the Gummivorous diet?
A
They’ll have a dental comb sometimes, or at the very least stout incisors.
3
Q
What type of dental adaptations correspond with the Insectivorous diet?
A
Sharp cusps to break exoskeletons.
4
Q
What type of dental adaptations correspond with the Frugivorious diet?
A
More rounded molars and and large incisors (similar to us)
