2023年12月13日 · Unlike most other animals, Tasmanian devils only have one set of teeth. The teeth of a one, two and five-year old female Tasmanian devil. Credit: David Hamilton. A …

2021年10月7日 · Understanding the Tassie Devils’ canine tooth shape and wear can give researchers valuable insights into their evolution and management in captivity.

The teeth and jaws of Tasmanian devils resemble those of hyenas, an example of convergent evolution. [ 44 ] [ 45 ] Dasyurid teeth resemble those of primitive marsupials. Like all dasyurids, the devil has prominent canines and cheek teeth.

2023年12月18日 · A Tasmanian devil expert from the University of Tasmania uncovered a devilish secret behind the marsupial's smile that sets them apart from the rest.

"Unlike humans, or dogs or many other animals that have a baby set and second adult set of teeth, we know that devils only have one set that serves them through their entire lives," Professor...

2021年6月9日 · The dental formula for the Tasmanian devil is I 4/3, C 1/1, P 2/2, M 4/4, totaling 42 teeth in an adult individual (C–H). In noting each tooth, I, incisor tooth; C, canine tooth; P, premolar tooth; M, molar tooth.

2023年12月13日 · New research from the University of Tasmania also confirms a significant, fundamental morphological difference found in Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) compared to most other animals.

2022年5月23日 · Even the teeth of a Tasmanian Devil are one-of-a-kind. Although they have 42 teeth like a dog, unlike dogs, a Devil's teeth grow continuously throughout its life, allowing it to consume the bones of its prey with incredible efficiency.

2023年6月30日 · The Tasmanian Devil has 42 teeth composed of large, sharp premolars and molars designed for grinding and crushing. Interestingly, a devil's teeth grow continuously throughout their lives. Related: Check out our article on some of the world's strongest animals and their different types of strength.

If under threat, Tasmanian devils may bare teeth, growl, and even lunge at would-be predators. Image credit: shutterstock. Now a protected species, the Tasmanian devil was once hunted in their thousands in the 1800s, by farmers concerned about their livestock.