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To grind plant material so it will break down easier when they disgest it.

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How do you know plant eaters from meat eaters?

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some did but not the meat eaters


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Antelopes are herbivores, grass eaters, they need teeth to shear the grass, and to grind it up. Predators' teeth, carinvore (=meat eaters) teeth look quite different. Just look in the mouth of any cat or dog. It's the grabbing canines, and the shearing teeth. No grinders.


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Why do horses need hard flat teeth?

If they have that type of teeth, then it is easier to graze (eat grass).


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because they are not meat eaters so they have small teeth. they eat leaves and long grass. those are things you can easily mushed.


Do moose have sharp teeth?

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Why do herbivorous animals like sheep and cows have flat wide teeth?

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Adaptations of grass eaters?

Grass eaters have evolved adaptations such as specialized teeth and digestive systems that allow them to efficiently digest and extract nutrients from tough grasses. Some have also developed symbiotic relationships with microorganisms in their digestive tracts that help break down cellulose. Additionally, their feeding behavior, such as grazing in large herds, helps protect them from predators and ensures a steady food supply.


What do zebras use to eat?

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