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Explain how various teeth are adapted to their function

Explain how various teeth are adapted to their function

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Raphael
Canines - long; sharp; pointed; for holding prey; piercing; and tearing flesh from prey; single root; for support in the jaw bone;
Molars - large/wide; to increase surface area for grinding food; highly cusped; to increase surface area for grinding food.
Premolars - large/wide; to increase surface area for grinding food; highly cusped; to increase surface area for grinding food; two roots; for firm support/anchorage in the jaw bone;

raphael answered the question on August 20, 2018 at 17:31

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