Fang

As fangs the four canines of a predator teeth are called, which are particularly pronounced. They are generally longer than the other teeth and pointed toe to run. Each 2 are located in the upper and in the lower jaw, where they divided the jaw in the area of ​​the jaw and the more anterior incisors. The fangs are used by predators to bite into the prey and prevent escape. You access to in a pincer movement and try destroying vital parts of the body of the prey.

• Tooth
• Anatomy of predators