__________ dentition is seen in rabbits.

Triplodont

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Diplodont

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Diphyodont

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Monodont

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Solution

The correct option is C Diphyodont
Diphyodont dentition is seen in most mammals where the organism has two successive sets of teeth. The first decidious set of teeth since the infancy are replaced by a permanent set of teeth. The second set of teeth are strong, durable and complete. Rabbit being a mammal exhibits diphyodont dentition.

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Study the following dental formula and then answer the questions that follow :

$i \frac{3}{4}$ $c \frac{0}{0}$ $p m \frac{0}{1}$ $m \frac{1}{1}$

(a) State the total number of teeth present in the dentition.

(b) Is the dentition that of a carnivore or herbivore ? Give a reason to support your answer.

(d) Give the dental formula of an adult human being.

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