The developmental groove that extends mesiodistally and divides the occlusal table in half is the _____ groove.

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The central groove is the developmental groove that extends mesiodistally and divides the occlusal table in half. Marginal grooves are the grooves that mark the junction between the occlusal table and the vertical surfaces of the tooth. Triangular grooves are found on molars and mark the junction between the cusps and the occlusal table. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because one of the options (C) is the correct answer.

The Developmental Groove That Extends Mesiodistally and Divides the Occlusal