What does the size and shape of teeth say about the diets of each primate?

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Consider the following image of the teeth in the lower jaw of select primates. What does the size and shape of teeth say about the diets of each primate?

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incisors
incisors
(X
II
incisors
III
Figure 12.4. Teeth of the lower jaw.
canine
premolars
molars
canine
premolars
molars
canine
premolars
molars
Transcribed Image Text:DEQHK DOOD incisors incisors (X II incisors III Figure 12.4. Teeth of the lower jaw. canine premolars molars canine premolars molars canine premolars molars
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