Grit, not grass hypothesis
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grit-not-grass-hypothesis-292-17576631
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Grit, not grass hypothesis
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The grit, not grass hypothesis is an evolutionary hypothesis that explains the evolution of high-crowned teeth, particularly in New World mammals. The hypothesis is that the ingestion of gritty soil is the primary driver of hypsodont tooth development, not the silica-rich composition of grass, as was previously thought.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grit,_not_grass_hypothesis
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2023-09-12T21:46:53Z
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