Question

    In rodents canines are not found instead a gap is present, what is the gap called? 

    A Diastema Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cuspid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Incisor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Molar gap Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Premolar gap Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Diastema refers to a gap between teeth, commonly found in herbivorous mammals like rodents. This gap allows the animals to hold food and manipulate it effectively without interference from canines, which are absent in these animals.

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