How are primate teeth specialized?
A) The front teeth are often highly specialized, but the chewing teeth are unspecialized.
B) The chewing teeth are often highly specialized, but the front teeth are unspecialized.
C) The back teeth are completely absent, allowing for the primate's distinctive flat face.
D) The front teeth are completely absent, allowing for the primate's distinctive flat face.

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Primate front teeth, such as incisors and canines, are often specialized for tasks like grooming or food acquisition, while their molars and premolars (chewing teeth) are more generalized for processing a variety of foods.

How Are Primate Teeth Specialized