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The presence of heterodont dentition in mammals refers to:
Options
A Different types of teeth specialized for different functions
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B All teeth being uniform in shape
C Temporary teeth only
D Teeth that regrow indefinitely
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Heterodont dentition means differentiation of teeth into incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each specialized for cutting, tearing, crushing, or grinding.

Hint

Non-mammalian vertebrates often have homodont (uniform) teeth.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 145 of 2214
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