The number is variable according to species and whether the animal is a true carnivore or omnivore.
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Carnivores typically have four molars in each quadrant of their mouth, totaling 12 molars in total. These molars are specialized for shearing and crushing meat and bone.
It allows the animal to rip and tear apart the meat of whatever animal they happen to be eating.
There are three syllables in the word "carnivore".
Molars are located at the back of the mouth, behind the premolars. They are used for grinding and chewing food. Adults typically have 12 molars, with three molars in each quadrant of the mouth.
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Permanent molars typically erupt between the ages of 6 to 7 years for the first molars and around 12 years for the second molars.