3D model of sperm whale teeth
Carnivorous animals
mammal
marine animal
The sperm whale
Deep-sea animals
tooth
The largest existing toothed whale
Sperm Whale Teeth
3D model of teeth
Composed of dentin
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Coin
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It is the largest surviving toothed whale, known for its huge head and unique teeth. There are significant differences in the number and size of teeth between genders and individuals, with males typically having more teeth than females. Having larger teeth that can grow up to 20 centimeters long, conical in shape, mainly located in the lower jaw. Teeth may serve a display function during mating and competition for mates, but are not used for predation. The teeth of female sperm whales are usually smaller and sometimes even underdeveloped, with almost no gum exposed. Sperm whale teeth are composed of dentin, a hard tissue that can resist the immense pressure of deep-sea predation.
