A mammal with a diet of grain and leaves would be expected to have which kind of teeth?
A) Prominent canine teeth and small molars
B) Prominent molars and small canines
C) Prominent molars and small premolars
D) A balanced set of incisors, molars, and canines
E) Prominent canine teeth and small incisors

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A diet of grain and leaves requires the ability to grind and chew tough and fibrous plant material. Swallowing whole chunks would be inefficient and not provide enough nutrients. Prominent molars are needed to grind the food, while small canines are not necessary for this type of diet.

A Mammal with a Diet of Grain and Leaves Would