Carnivore dentition

• Incisors of carnivores

  • chisel shaped
  • sharp

  function:

  • to strip the flesh from bones
• Canines of carnivores

  • large
  • pointed

  function:

  • to kill and grip prey
  • to tear flesh
• Molars and premolars of carnivores

  • strong pointed cusps

  function

  • to cut meat
• Carnassials of carnivores

  function:

  • to slice the flesh
  • to crush bones