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As I say, it's an interesting discussion.

"The teeth of a carnivore are discretely spaced so as not to trap stringy debris. The incisors are short, pointed and prong-like and are used for grasping and shredding. The canines are greatly elongated and dagger-like for stabbing, tearing and killing prey. The molars (carnassials) are flattened and triangular with jagged edges such that they function like serrated-edged blades."

The above certainly doesn't describe human dental arrangements. More of a fairly persuasive argument here:

Carnivore, Omnivore or Herbivore?

[QUOTE="BrianH, post: 2037268, member: 64960"] As I say, it's an interesting discussion. [i]"The teeth of a carnivore are discretely spaced so as not to trap stringy debris. The incisors are short, pointed and prong-like and are used for grasping and shredding. The canines are greatly elongated and dagger-like for stabbing, tearing and killing prey. The molars (carnassials) are flattened and triangular with jagged edges such that they function like serrated-edged blades."[/i] The above certainly doesn't describe human dental arrangements. More of a fairly persuasive argument here: [url=http://www.earthsave.bc.ca/materials/articles/health/comparative.html]Carnivore, Omnivore or Herbivore?[/url] [/QUOTE]

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