Woolly Mammoth Tooth Replica
$79.00
The Mammoth’s teeth had long ridges, suitable for grinding grass. As is the case with all Proboscideans, a worn down set of teeth would be replaced by another, for a total of six sets during their lifetime.
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Description
Woolly mammoth tooth replica measures 9.2 x 3.9 x 9.8 inches. The woolly mammoth tooth replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. Made in USA.
Woolly mammoth had four functional molar teeth at a time, two in the upper jaw and two in the lower. About 9.1 inches of the crown was within the jaw, and 1 inch was above.
The crown was continually pushed forwards and up as it wore down, comparable to a conveyor belt. The teeth had up to 26 separated ridges of enamel, which were themselves covered in “prisms” that were directed towards the chewing surface. These were quite wear-resistant and kept together by cementum and dentine.
A woolly mammoth had six sets of molars throughout a lifetime, which were replaced five times, though a few specimens with a seventh set are known. The latter condition could extend the lifespan of the individual, unless the tooth consisted of only a few plates.
The first molars were about the size of those of a human, 0.51 inches. The molars grew larger and contained more ridges with each replacement. The woolly mammoth is considered to have had the most complex molars of any elephant.
The composition and exact varieties differed from location to location. Woolly mammoths needed a varied diet to support their growth, like modern elephants. An adult of 6 tons would need to eat 397 lbs. daily.
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Additional information
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9.2 × 3.9 × 9.8 in |
| Woolly Mammoth Facts: | Kingdom: Animalia |
