Explain in 40 words about the different types of teeth found in cow cat snake and squirrel
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Cow: 32 in total includes 6 incisors, 2 canines, 6 molars and 6 premolars adapted for herbivores.
cat: total 30 teeth 4 canines and 4 molars
squirrel: 4 incisors and 4 molars
snake: 4+2 rows of teeth, fang also teeth and no differentiation of teeth on shape and use.
Explanation:
Teeth found in:
cow: has 32 teeth in total. There are 6 incisors, 6 premolars, 6 molars and 2 canines. The teeth of cow are in lower jaw only as it lacks teeth in upper jaw. These are permanent teeth appeared after milk teeth sheds off.
cat: Adult cats have 30 teeth. There are 16 teeth in the upper and 14 teeth in lower jaw. Cats have 4 canines in the front and 4 molars. Cats are not able to chew their food.
snake: The have four rows on the top and two rows on the bottom of their jaws. The fang of snake having venom is also teeth. The snake teeth is not differentiated into molars or incisors as such. The teeth are used to draw the food. Teeth are replaced throughout their life.
squirrel: have 4 incisors and 8 molars. The incisor teeth of squirrel keep growing throughout their life span.
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