Post by divingwolf on Dec 26, 2012 16:07:01 GMT -9
The dental formula for bears is as follows:
3.1.2-4.2 / 3.1.2-4.3
3.1.2-4.2 refers to the upper jaw and means 3 incisors on each side, 1 canine on each side, 2-4 premolars on each side, 2 molars on each side.
3.1.2-4.3 refers to the lower jaw and means 3 incisors on each side, 1 canine on each side, 2-4 premolars on each side, 3 molars on each side.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear#Dentition
The image shows the dentition of a polar bear.
Source: chestofbooks.com/animals/Manual-Of-Zoology/Section-III-Digitigrada-Part-2.html#.UNt68ax1h1E
3.1.2-4.2 / 3.1.2-4.3
3.1.2-4.2 refers to the upper jaw and means 3 incisors on each side, 1 canine on each side, 2-4 premolars on each side, 2 molars on each side.
3.1.2-4.3 refers to the lower jaw and means 3 incisors on each side, 1 canine on each side, 2-4 premolars on each side, 3 molars on each side.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear#Dentition
The image shows the dentition of a polar bear.
Source: chestofbooks.com/animals/Manual-Of-Zoology/Section-III-Digitigrada-Part-2.html#.UNt68ax1h1E
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