A zoologist analyses the jawbones of an extinct mammal and concludes that it was an herbivore. The zoologist most likely came to this conclusion based upon the ________.

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The shape of the teeth is a key indicator of an animal's diet. Herbivores typically have teeth adapted for grinding and tearing plant material, while carnivores have teeth adapted for tearing and consuming meat.

A Zoologist Analyses the Jawbones of an Extinct Mammal and Concludes