What type of teeth are located around the edge of the jaw and vomerine teeth on the roof of the mouth between the nostril openings?

Vomerine

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Maxillary

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Molar

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Fang

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Solution

The correct option is B
Maxillary

The maxillary teeth are not used for chewing but for holding prey in position to swallow it whole. The maxillary teeth system of frog have a ridge of very small cone teeth around the upper edge of the jaw.

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1. The part of the tooth above gums is called as a crown.

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