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Because of its unique number of ________, Opossums are classified a primitive or prehistoric mammals.

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Because of its unique number of teeth________, Opossums are classified a primitive or prehistoric mammals.
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Opossums have a unique number of teeth, on the basis of which they are identified and classified. They have 50 razor sharp teeth, which is the highest number of teeth in any land animal. This is the basis of their classification as primitive. They are non-placental animals.
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