JAMB - Biology (2025 - No. 35)
Explanation
Carnivores (meat-eating animals like lions, tigers, and wolves) have prominent, long, and sharp canine teeth specifically adapted for capturing prey, stabbing, and tearing flesh.
B. Parasites: Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism and obtain their nutrients from the host. While some might have specialized mouthparts, prominent canine teeth are not a defining characteristic of this diverse group across the board.
C. Herbivores: Herbivores (plant-eating animals like cows and deer) typically have absent or very small canines. Their teeth are mostly broad, flat molars and strong incisors, which are used for clipping, grinding, and crushing tough plant matter, not tearing flesh.
D. Omnivores: Omnivores (animals like humans, bears, and raccoons that eat both plants and meat) have a variety of teeth types, including canines. However, their canines are generally less developed and shorter compared to those of true carnivores because they have a mixed diet and utilize tools or other teeth for processing food.
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