Question on: JAMB Biology - 2014

i2/1, c0/0, pm3/2, m3/3. The general formula above represent that of

A
an omnivore
B
a detritus feeder
C
a carnivore
D
a herbivore
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Correct Option: D

The dental formula i2/1, c0/0, pm3/2, m3/3 indicates the type of teeth and their arrangement in one half of the upper and lower jaws of an animal.

  • i represents incisors
  • c represents canines
  • pm represents premolars
  • m represents molars

The formula i2/1, c0/0, pm3/2, m3/3 means the animal has:

  • 2 incisors in the upper jaw and 1 in the lower jaw in one half.
  • 0 canines in both upper and lower jaws.
  • 3 premolars in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw in one half.
  • 3 mol

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