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The pattern of the teeth in herbivores and carnivores is different. Explain


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  1. The pattern of the teeth in herbivores and carnivores is different because both carnivores and herbivores have different food habits.

Herbivores

  1. Herbivores have large, flat teeth that are capable of grinding up plant material.
  2. Since herbivores eat plant eaters , they have teeth designed specifically for the task.
  3. For example, cows have large, flat teeth that are capable of grinding up plant material.
  4. Since herbivores eat plant eaters, they have teeth designed specifically for the task.
  5. For instance, cows have large, flat teeth that are capable of grinding up plant material.

Carnivores :

  1. Carnivores have sharp incisors and large, pointed canine teeth.
  2. Even their molars are sharp enough to shear meat.
  3. The carnivores have teeth which are adapted for hunting and consuming flesh.
  4. For instance, lions have sharp incisors and large, pointed canine teeth. Even their molars are sharp enough to shear meat.

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