What are the best adapted for biting off relatively large pieces of food?

Incisors are the best adapted for biting off relatively large pieces of food. They are the front teeth, on both the upper and lower jaw, and are characterized by their sharp, chisel-like shape. Incisors are used for biting into food and cutting it off into smaller pieces. They are also used for tearing food, as in the case of meat. Incisors are found in all mammals, as well as some reptiles and amphibians.

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