8th February 2016 by What's What Team

Tooth regeneration in crocodiles

Crocodiles have 24 sharp teeth on each jaw, which are meant to grasp and crush, not  to  chew.  The  teeth are continuously replaced during a crocodile’s lifetime. Each tooth is hollow, and a new tooth grows inside the old one in order to be ready once the old tooth is lost. Young crocodiles can replace their teeth at a rate of one new tooth per socket each month.

#Alligator#Continuous Cycle#Human Denture#Reptiles#Teeth Regrowing Ability