Sci Show: The giant panda's temporomandibular joint and premolar teeth have evolved to allow sideways movement of the lower jaw typical for herbivores. This has enabled the adaptation to bamboo diet. Interestingly, this movement isn’t prevented by the large canines the male pandas need for fighting.

Friday, July 9, 2021

The giant panda's temporomandibular joint and premolar teeth have evolved to allow sideways movement of the lower jaw typical for herbivores. This has enabled the adaptation to bamboo diet. Interestingly, this movement isn’t prevented by the large canines the male pandas need for fighting.

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