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Teeth Everywhere: The Evolutionary Journey of Bite and Chew

Explore the fascinating world of teeth and their evolutionary development in Chapter 4 of "Your Inner Fish" by Neil Shubin. From ancient oceans to modern predators, uncover the pivotal role teeth play in shaping species. Discover how teeth are not just for eating but also contribute to the evolution of various skin structures. Delve into the interplay between tooth development and prey acquisition, showcasing nature's intricate design. Witness the transition of small shelly organisms to formidable predators through the ages, all traced back to the humble tooth. Step into the evolutionary timeline and marvel at the interconnected web of life that revolves around teeth.

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Teeth Everywhere: The Evolutionary Journey of Bite and Chew

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  1. Your Inner FishChapter 4: “Teeth Everywhere” Abbe Dembowitz AP Bio 9/14/10

  2. You might’ve thought that she introduced teeth to the world… peelinganorangewithascrewdriver.blogspot.com …but you were sadly mistaken…

  3. The harder the tooth, the better the fossil • Rocks and teeth: preservation wise, they’re one in the same • “Bigger creatures into smaller pieces” • Eating Habits: • Carnivores- Sharp blades • Herbivores- flat, square answers.com http://sites.google.com/site/fossiliveracienglish/meg,wehardlyknewye

  4. Conodonts?Did you mean: condiments? • Fossils found in ancient oceans • “small shelly organisms with a series of spikes projecting out of them,” (75) • The lamprey • The evolved jaw and Trithelodont • Single root at base of tooth: reptile • Bumps and ridges- mammal http://dobrinishte.org/fishes/ eeob.iastate.edu

  5. “We would never have scales, feathers, and breasts if we didn’t have teeth in the first place,” (79) cartoonstock.com • “The developmental tools that make teeth have been repurposed to make other important skin structures” (80) • Teeth: Development b/w layers of tissue in skin • Other: Development from the interactions b/w layers of skin • Acquiring of their prey

  6. Take a look at your teeth… http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/species-of-the-day/evolution/index.html Do they look like this? ..Introduce evolution and…. kent.ac.uk whyfiles.org faculty.ksu.edu.sa

  7. Evolution over time 1. Little fish developed armor 2.Big fish obtained bigger jaws to crack the armor 3. Competition arises and animals evolve tudorplace.com.ar poptimal.com checkyourodds.co.uk

  8. Sources • Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin, Vintage Books, Random House, New York, 2009 (Pgs. 60-80)

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