A certain animal has no incisors, no canines, 6 premolars and 6 molars in its upper jaw. It has 6 incisors, 2 canines, 6 premolars and 6 molars on the lower jaw. Write its dental formula

b) State the likely mode of feeding for the animal

Herbivorous


c) Give a reason for your answer in (b) above

Lack of canines/incisors on the on the lower jaw/presence of canines / Incisors on the lower jaw only


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