what are secodont, bunodont,brachydont teeth.
please explain all the terms

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  1. Secodont are the large and blade like teeth found in some carnivores like Eurasian wolf. These teeth are used for slicing and chopping.
  2. Bunodont are small teeth with low, rounded cusps. They are mainly used for crushing and are quadrate in shape. They are found mainly in omnivores like pigs, bears and raccoons.
  3. Brachydont are the low crowned teeth. The crown of these teeth lies above the gingival line and a neck just below it and these have at least one root. They are found in humans. They are used for holding prey, shredding and tearing.

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