How is the dentition of a ruminant different from that of a human? [3 MARKS]

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The dentition of ruminants or grass-eating animals is different from humans in the following ways:

1. Incisors are absent on the upper jaw of ruminants, while humans have incisors.
2. Ruminants do not have canines, while humans have canines in both the jaws.
3. Ruminant molars are much stronger than human molars as these animals chew the cud.

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