Thursday, September 5, 2013

Salamander's Smile

Salamanders have teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.

 Picture from California Herps

 The larval teeth are shaped like pointed cones, while the teeth of adult salamanders are adapted to allow them to grasp prey. All of the salamander's teeth are absorbed and replaced at intervals throughout it's life.

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