[Campbell Biology P.794] An animal is observed to have sharp, pointed canine teeth and molar... | Practice Question
An animal is observed to have sharp, pointed canine teeth and molars adapted for grasping and cutting. Its diet primarily consists of meat. Based on these characteristics, to which mammalian order does this animal most likely belong?
Explanation
The description 'Sharp, pointed canine teeth and molars for grasping and cutting; carnivorous' directly matches the characteristics of the order Carnivora, which includes dogs, wolves, bears, and cats.