dentition

Noun

Meaning

The development and cutting of teeth; teething.

The system of teeth peculiar to an animal.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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However, vision in this species appears to be more suited for short-range. citation Tusks and dentition The most prominent feature of the walrus is its long tusks. Source: Internet

Some have criticized these occlusal reorganizations as having no evidence base, and irreversibly damaging the dentition on top of the damage already caused by bruxism. Source: Internet

Teeth The canines of Suinas develop into tusks The dentition of artiodactyls varies between species; it can, however, discern two trends. Source: Internet

Other changes include the reduction in size or loss of tail fins, the closure of gill slits, thickening of the skin, the development of eyelids, and certain changes in dentition and tongue structure. Source: Internet

Owen and Pemberton, p. 64. It has a "highly carnivorous dentition and trophic adaptations for bone consumption". Source: Internet

Problems with dentition for horses in work can result in poor performance or behavioural issues, and must be ruled out as the cause of negative behaviours in horse. Source: Internet

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