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Did You Know: Carnivores have Four Types of Teeth

by Vicki Olson - Jul 25, 2019 8:00:00 AM

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Did you know carnivores have four types of teeth with different functions.They are:

  • Incisors: cutting and nibbling food
  • Canine teeth: holding and tearing food
  • Premolars: cutting, holding, and shearing food
  • Molars: grinding food

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