Dentition Special Features and Animals
Match the column:
| TABLE-I (Special About Dentition) | TABLE-II (Related Animal) |
|---|---|
| 1. Wolf teeth | (a) Pig |
| 2. Dental pad | (b) Dog |
| 3. Dental star | (c) Ruminants |
| 4. Total 44 teeth in adult animal | (d) Camel |
| 5. Total 42 teeth in adult animal | (e) Horse |
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b — Correct Answer
- 1-e, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a, 5-b
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-e, 4-b, 5-a
- 1-d, 2-e, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-d, 2-c, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b
Dentition specialties of various animals:
- Wolf teeth → Camel — vestigial premolar teeth found in camels.
- Dental pad → Ruminants — replaces upper incisors in all ruminants (Table 33).
- Dental star → Horse — mark on central pulp cavity of incisors used for age determination.
- Total 44 teeth → Pig — 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, PM 4/4, M 3/3) = 44 (highest among domestic animals).
- Total 42 teeth → Dog — 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, PM 4/4, M 2/3) = 42.
Teeth Count Summary
Ruminants = 32 | Camel = 34 | Mare = 36 | Pig = 44 | Dog = 42 | Stallion = 40.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Option B swaps Wolf teeth (Camel) with Dental star (Horse).
- Option C swaps Pig (44 teeth) with Dog (42 teeth).
- Option D swaps Dental pad (Ruminants) with Dental star (Horse).
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