Large unequal teeth not used for mastication occur in __________.

Chelones

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Crocodiles

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Solution

The correct option is C Crocodiles
Answer is option B.
Crocodiles have approximately 64 teeth in their mouth.
but all theeth are unequal in shape and size this difference in tooth pattern make them unable to masticate there food.
This teeth help them to bite with high intensity to kill there prey.
They make huge pieces of flesh from the body of prey and engulf as it is.
They have very strong digestive juices which could digest almost every part of body of prey.

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