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Teeth of rabbits are

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Thecodont
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Diphyodont
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Heterodont
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All of the above
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The correct option is D All of the above
Teeth are hard ecto-mesodermal derivatives found in buccal cavity for mastication of food. In some animals teeth also serve as organs of offence and defence. Following terms describe dentition in mammals.
Heterodont: - When the teeth are of different type on the basis of structure and function, eg. Mammal like rabbit have different types of teeth like incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
Thecodont: - The teeth which are present in bony socket of jaw, eg. Rabbit, Man and Crocodile.
Diphyodont: - The teeth which appear twice in life. eg. Incisors, Canines, Molars in man, rabbit.

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