Are human teeth not designed to eat meat? Unpacking the omnivore evidence
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While true carnivores possess long, dagger-like fangs for tearing flesh, human teeth feature a combination of cutting (incisors), tearing (canines), and grinding (molars), adapted for a varied diet. This diverse dental setup directly refutes the oversimplified assertion that human teeth are not designed to eat meat, revealing a complex history of dietary evolution.
