Select from the following a group of two animals where front teeth keep growing throughout their life, so they have to keep gnauring on things to keep their teeth from becoming too long.
Select from the following a group of two animals where front teeth keep growing throughout their life, so they have to keep gnauring on things to keep their teeth from becoming too long. Correct Answer Rat and squirrel
Concept:
- Different animals have different teeth.
- The type of teeth depends on the type of food an animal eats.
- Some are short, some are sharp.
Explanation:
Squirrel:
- Squirrels’ front teeth keep growing throughout their life.
- They have to keep gnawing on things to keep their teeth from becoming too long.
Rat:
- Rat's incisors keep growing throughout their life which continue to grow and curve throughout the life.
- They have to keep gnawing on things to keep their teeth from becoming too long.
Lizard:
- Lizard's teeth are conical or bladelike.
- They use it for grabbing and holding prey.
Termite:
- The soldier termites have unique serrated teeth.
- Termites' teeth are so sharp that they can eat through wood.
Thus, a Squirrel's and rat's front teeth keep on growing throughout its life.
Additional Information
Cows:
- Cows have short front teeth for snipping grass.
- The teeth on the sides are large and flat for chewing the grass.
Cats:
- Cats have sharp teeth for tearing and cutting meat.
Snakes:
- Snakes have sharp curved teeth, but they do not chew their prey.
- Snakes always swallow their food whole.
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