Animal Kingdom Question 611
Question: Assertion : Lophodont dentition is also found in the mammals. Reason : Lophodont type of dentition is specially for herbivore mammals.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In lophodont condition, found in elephants, there is an intricate folding of enamel and dentine.
Cresentic enamel cusps are connected by several transverse ridges called lophos.
A single large lophodont molar, by is present at one time in each half of each jaw.
These are adapted to grind all sorts of plants, including grasses.