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Carnivore
Mostly protein, short small intestine, large intestine is straight and smooth
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Omnivore
Intermediate small intestine. Pouched large intestine due to larger volume of faeces
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Herbivore
Long small intestine, plant material not readily digested, pouched larger intestine due to larger volume of faeces
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Dog incisors
Sharp to grip and tear muscles from bone
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Dog canines
Large, curved and pointed to tackle prey
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Dog premolars and molars
Sharp points (cusps) to cut and crush
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Dog carnassials
Specialised cheek teeth act like scissor blades
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Dog jaw
Lower jaw moves vertically and can open widely. Strong jaw muscles
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Horse incisors
Slices through plants
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Horse canines
Indistinguishable from incisors. Slices through plants
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Dental pad
Leathery pad on upper jaw where food gets pulled across for slicing
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Distema
Gap between front teeth and premolars
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Horse premolars
Side teeth for chewing plants
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Horse molars
Interlock. Grinding action occurs.
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Horse jaw
Lower jaw moves side to side. No strong muscles needed.
