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The skeleton of an animal found during excavations showed that it had broad and sharp teeth in front, and flat teeth at the back. What kind of food do you think the animal ate?

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Animal that has broad and sharp teeth in the front and flat teeth in the back of their jaws are herbivores.

Herbivores: These are animals that consume plants as a source of nutrition

  1. These organisms feed on plants for example cows, horses, and deer.
  2. The flat teeth among these organisms are used for proper grinding and crushing of grass so that it can be swallowed easily.

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