If the dental formula of Rabbit is 2033/1023.What does it show
Options
(a) Total number of teeth in Rabbit is 15
(b) Number of total incisors in Rabbit is 3
(c) Diastema is present between incisors and premolars
(d) In the formula 2033 is for adult and 1023 is for young ones
Correct Answer:
Diastema is present between incisors and premolars
Explanation:
The dental formula of Rabbit is 2033/1023 = 8/6 ˣ 2 = 28, so 28 teeth occur in rabbit, canines are absent and Diastema is present between incisor and premolar.