Classifying animals based on their dentition practice exercise 4

A conservationist in Tsavo noticed that elephants have molars that wear down and get replaced several times in their lives. What is the purpose of this dental adaptation?

A conservationist in Tsavo noticed that elephants have molars that wear down and get replaced several times in their lives. What is the purpose of this dental adaptation?  (1 mark)

A conservationist in Tsavo noticed that elephants have molars that wear down and get replaced several times in their lives. What is the purpose of this dental adaptation?  (1 mark)

A farmer noticed that his cow had a wide gap between its front and back teeth. What is the likely role of this gap in feeding?

A farmer noticed that his cow had a wide gap between its front and back teeth. What is the likely role of this gap in feeding?  (1 mark)

A farmer noticed that his cow had a wide gap between its front and back teeth. What is the likely role of this gap in feeding?  (1 mark)

A student was observing the skulls of two different animals. One skull had sharp canines and pointed incisors, while the other had broad molars and a large gap between incisors and premolars. What conclusion can be drawn about the feeding habits of these two animals?

A student was observing the skulls of two different animals. One skull had sharp canines and pointed incisors, while the other had broad molars and a large gap between incisors and premolars. What conclusion can be drawn about the feeding habits of these two animals?  (1 mark)

A student was observing the skulls of two different animals. One skull had sharp canines and pointed incisors, while the other had broad molars and a large gap between incisors and premolars. What conclusion can be drawn about the feeding habits of these two animals?  (1 mark)

During a trip to the Maasai Mara, Kevin saw a lion eating meat using long pointed teeth. Which type of teeth was Kevin most likely observing?

During a trip to the Maasai Mara, Kevin saw a lion eating meat using long pointed teeth. Which type of teeth was Kevin most likely observing?  (1 mark)

During a trip to the Maasai Mara, Kevin saw a lion eating meat using long pointed teeth. Which type of teeth was Kevin most likely observing?  (1 mark)

Examine the dentition of a carnivorous animal. What adaptation is best demonstrated by the long, curved canines and sharp premolars?

Examine the dentition of a carnivorous animal below. What adaptation is best demonstrated by the long, curved canines and sharp premolars in the diagram? (1 mark)

Examine the dentition of a carnivorous animal below. What adaptation is best demonstrated by the long, curved canines and sharp premolars in the diagram? (1 mark)

Joseph owns a pet dog that eats ugali and meat. He noticed that the dog has sharp canines and flat molars. What type of eater is the dog likely to be?

Joseph owns a pet dog that eats ugali and meat. He noticed that the dog has sharp canines and flat molars. What type of eater is the dog likely to be?  (1 mark)

Joseph owns a pet dog that eats ugali and meat. He noticed that the dog has sharp canines and flat molars. What type of eater is the dog likely to be?  (1 mark)

Match the animals in the left column to their correct dentition characteristics in the right column. AnimalDentition Feature A. Lion1. Flat molars and premolars B. Cow2. Sharp canines and pointed incisors C. Human3. Combination of flat molars and sharp canines Options: A. A-2, B-1, C-3B. A-3, B-2, C-1C. A-1, B-3, C-2D. A-2, B-3, C-1

Match the animals in the left column to their correct dentition characteristics in the right column.  (1 mark) Animal Dentition Feature A. Lion 1. Flat molars and premolars B. Cow 2. Sharp canines and pointed incisors C. Human 3. Combination of flat molars and sharp canines

Match the animals in the left column to their correct dentition characteristics in the right column.  (1 mark) Animal Dentition Feature A. Lion 1. Flat molars and premolars B. Cow 2. Sharp canines and pointed incisors C. Human 3. Combination of flat molars and sharp canines

Match the animals in the left column to their correct dentition characteristics in the right column.  (1 mark) Animal Dentition Feature A. Lion 1. Flat molars and premolars B. Cow 2. Sharp canines and pointed incisors C. Human 3. Combination of flat molars and sharp canines

Study the table below showing the dentition of an animal. What is the most likely diet of the animal? Tooth TypeDescription IncisorsPresent CaninesSharp and pointed PremolarsPresent MolarsBroad and flat

Study the table below showing the dentition of an animal. What is the most likely diet of the animal?  (1 mark) Tooth Type Description Incisors Present Canines Sharp and pointed Premolars Present Molars Broad and flat

Study the table below showing the dentition of an animal. What is the most likely diet of the animal?  (1 mark) Tooth Type Description Incisors Present Canines Sharp and pointed Premolars Present Molars Broad and flat

Wanjiku observed that her rabbit has no upper front teeth but has sharp lower incisors and large flat molars. What can she conclude about the rabbit’s diet?

Wanjiku observed that her rabbit has no upper front teeth but has sharp lower incisors and large flat molars. What can she conclude about the rabbit’s diet? (1 mark)

Wanjiku observed that her rabbit has no upper front teeth but has sharp lower incisors and large flat molars. What can she conclude about the rabbit’s diet? (1 mark)

Which combination of teeth would most likely be found in an omnivore?

Which combination of teeth would most likely be found in an omnivore?  (1 mark)

Which combination of teeth would most likely be found in an omnivore?  (1 mark)