Teeth (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Herbivores
Herbivores
Animals that feed exclusively on plant material
Carnivores
Carnivores
Animals that hunt and feed on other animals
Omnivores
Omnivores
Animals that eat both plant and animal material
Incisors function
Incisors function
Chisel-shaped teeth at front for biting and cutting food
Canines function
Canines function
Pointed teeth for piercing, gripping, and tearing
Molars function
Molars function
Largest teeth at back for grinding and crushing food
Carnassial teeth function
Carnassial teeth function
Jagged, triangular edges that slice meat and crack bones
Herbivore canines
Herbivore canines
Reduced or absent since they don't catch or kill prey
Carnivore canines
Carnivore canines
Large, well-developed for catching, holding, and killing prey
Carnassial teeth found in
Carnassial teeth found in
Only in carnivorous mammals, never in herbivores