They're actually the longest teeth in the human mouth. So what are these long, sharp teeth doing among our short, stubby ones? Well, contrary to popular belief, it's not for tearing and ripping meat.
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Why saber-toothed predators evolved their razer-sharp teethCanine teeth must be sharp and slender enough to puncture prey but also robust enough to resist breakage. Extreme saber morphologies prioritized puncture performance over breakage resistance ...
They're actually the longest teeth in the human mouth. So what are these long, sharp teeth doing among our short, stubby ones? Well, contrary to popular belief, it's not for tearing and ripping meat.
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