hether they’re chewing on grass, tearing through flesh or fighting off a foe, teeth are an essential survival tool for the world’s animals. A tooth is a layered structure made from hardened calcium carbonate that erupts from a vertebrate’s jaw and is used to puncture, cut and grind food. For many animals, such as primates, teeth emerge after birth; others, such as rabbits, are born sporting
MUNCHING MOLARS AND FEROCIOUS FANGS
Apr 11, 2024
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