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How do the sizes and shapes of the feline heterodont teeth relate to its primarily carnivorous diet?
Mammals display many dental patterns, as compared to reptiles, which generally have only one kind of tooth. This allows specialization in diet. Herbivores typically have just two kinds of specialized teeth: incisors, for nipping and pulling and molars, for grinding. Carnivores, since their prey is likely to resist being eaten, have enlarged cuspids or canines for killing and carnassials, also called scissor teeth, for reducing flesh to bite-sized portions. Some prehistoric cats, most notably the several species of Smilodon, had enormous canines (and adaptions for their sake, such as a wider jaw hinge and missing first molars) indicative of the very large prey they pursued.
Incidentally, cats are complete carnivores. Although Mittens may nibble on the potted plants, that's just curiousity and/or a taste for some phytochemicals, not necessary nutrition. Because they can do things such as make their own Vitamin C, felines can get all their food from meat alone.
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How does the teeth of a bull shark relate to its diet?
Bull sharks have sharp, serrated teeth that are well-suited for their carnivorous diet, which primarily consists of fish, marine mammals, and even other sharks. These teeth allow them to grip and tear flesh efficiently, facilitating their role as apex predators in their ecosystems. Their ability to adapt their feeding habits also enables them to thrive in both salt and freshwater environments, enhancing their dietary opportunities.
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Is relate singular or plural?
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What is a another word for relate?
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What kind of organization is Casco?
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How can slope relate to pythagorean theorem?
It does not relate to it
What is the Hebrew word for relate?
to relate could have several translations, depending on context: to relate a story = sippehr (סיפר) to relate a description = te'er (תאר) to relate to someone's situation = hizdahah (הזדהה) to relate two things together (correlate) = kishehr (קישר)
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You have the same experiences or know what they are talking about, so you can relate to them, or understand them and can relate to what they are saying.
How do the digestive system relate to cosmetology?
how does the digestive system relate to Cosmetology
Can you relate to Sandra cisneras?
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What is the prefix for relate?
The prefix for "relate" is "re-".
How does weather relate to tsunami?
Weather does not relate to tsunamis.
