Question

A mammalian skull is found in a forest. The skull has incisors, small canines, and many large premolars and molars with prominent surface ridges. Based on this information, what conclusions can be drawn about the feeding behavior of this organism?

Answer 1

Answer:

The feeding behavior of this organism is omnivorous.

Explanation:

Omnivorous are those organisms which feed on both plants and animals for the uptake of energy. There are various types of teeth are present in the jaw of omnivorous organisms such as incisors, canines, premolars and molars. Every teeth have a specific function i . e.  incisors helps in cutting of food, the canines helps in tearing and the molars and premolars is responsible for crushing the food materials.

Answer 2

Answer:

The animal was most likely an omnivore.

Explanation:

From the dentition, the animal is most likely an omnivore. Carnivores have large and sharp canines for tearing of flesh while most herbivores lack canines altogether.