Dentition of Herbivores (Horse) Diagram
Explore the specialized dentition of herbivores, focusing on horses in this quiz. Understand the functions and structures of canines, incisors, molars, and the diastema. Test your knowledge of how these dental adaptations aid in their plant-based diet.
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Dentition of Herbivores (Horse) Diagram
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- Question 1
- Used for gnawing
- Used for grinding
- Pointed shape and serve no purpose
- Cutting food
- Question 2
- Chisel shape; used for gnawing and cutting.
- Question 3
- Used for grinding tough parts of plants (cellulose).
- Question 4
- Large empty space between front incisors and premolars; allows food to be pushed between the upper and lower jaw to be stored briefly in the cheek.
- Question 5
- Relatively small.
- Question 6
- Above molar line; allows good side-to-side and front-back motion, but no up-down motion.