Question

The diagram below shows the dentition of an animal.
         

1. Identify the mode of feeding of the animal with the dentition above. 
2. Give two reasons for your answer in (i) above. 

Answer 1

1. Carnivorous
2.  
   1. Presence of chisel shaped incisors which are fitted closely to grasp and strip flesh close to the bones.
   2. Presence of long curved and pointed canines for piercing prey and killing it.