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Most herbivores only have a few incisors and some molars for grinding during mechanical digestion because

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Because plant matter is often difficult to break down

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the molars of herbivores are wider and flatter, designed to grind food, and aid in digestion. Herbivore incisors are sharp for tearing plants, but they may not be present on both the upper and lower jaw.

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