Question 31
Animal NutritionA herbivore cannot feed on a piece of meat because it has no
- A.incisors to cut the meat.
- B.canines to tear up the meat.
- C.premolars to grind the meat.
- D.molars to mash the meat.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (canines to tear up the meat.)
Explanation
Herbivores such as cattle lack canines (or have very small ones), which carnivores use to tear flesh.