why dentition in mammals depends upon the type of food taken
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Dentition in mammals refers to the arrangement of teeth and the area near the mouth.
It depends on the type of food taken by mammals to support their survival and growth.
The teeth of mammals are modified according to their dietary habits and evolved from one generation to another.
The herbivores have grinding teeth but the carnivorous have long incisors for tearing flesh.
Answer:
Dentition in mammals is highly dependant on the food that is taken by the mammal. The food, rather the composition of the food determines the type of teeth required to break down the food.
Herbivorous or plant eating animals require sharp incisor to tear the grass or leaves and broad flat molar teeth to chew and grind the vegetation.
Carnivores on the other hand have very sharp incisors, sharp and pointed canines for tearing the flesh. They have stronger premolar and molars that help them to chew and grind the raw flesh and the strong bones of their prey.