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Do Stingrays have teeth?

No stingrays do not have teeth. But vaccum-like mouths that suck small crusations like Shrimp inyo their mouths. No stingrays do not have teeth. But vaccum-like mouths that suck small crusations like Shrimp inyo their mouths.


Do Oscars have teeth?

Oscar do have teeth, but it's not the type of teeth that we are normally used to seeing. They have teeth deep in their jaws as they are very small and sharp and are used for grasping those in the throat. However, this does not mean that you should be afraid to put your hand in the tank, as a small nib wont do any harm. I don't suggest sticking your finger down their throat.


How many teeth do kinkajous have how do they use them?

Kinkajous are omnivores that have 36 teeth when they are adults. These sharp teeth typically are used to eat fruits such as bananas, melons, and apples, but seasonally, the kinkajous also use their teeth to eat frogs, insects, and bird eggs.


How do chickens overcome having no teeth?

Strong beaks and a hardtongue. Unlike most animals a bird has a tongue with five bones in it that make up what is called a hyoid apparatus. This is used to help grind food prior to digestion rather than the teeth used by other animals.


What are the 4 types of teeth and their functions?

The Four types of teeth and their functions are... (1) The Molars (back teeth) are used for chewing and grinding food. (2) The Premolars (bicuspids) have a flat biting surface, they tear and crush food . (3) The Canines (eyeteeth) have a sharp, pointed biting surface and has grip to tear food. (4) The Incisors (front teeth) are used for cutting food into small chewable pieces .