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Which of the following best describes the dental adaptation in herbivorous mammals?
Options
A Long canines for tearing flesh
B Sharp premolars for shearing
C Broad molars for grinding plant material
Correct Answer
D Absence of incisors
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Herbivores possess broad, ridged molars and premolars for grinding cellulose-rich plant material. Canines are reduced or absent.

Hint

These teeth are adapted for crushing and grinding.

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