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Study the following dental formula and then answer the question that follow:

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Name an animal possessing such a dentition.

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The given dentition is likely to be present in any herbivore such as deer.

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Chapter 12: Digestive System - Structured/Application/Skill type [Page 116]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 12 Digestive System
Structured/Application/Skill type | Q 5.3 | Page 116

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