Many dinosaurs had teeth, including both carnivorous and herbivorous species. Here are some notable examples of dinosaurs with teeth:
- Tyrannosaurus rex: A top predator with about 60 large, serrated teeth roughly 8 inches long used for tearing flesh.
- Triceratops: Had around 800 teeth arranged in batteries, with continual tooth replacement.
- Nigersaurus: Famous for having over 500 teeth, constantly replaced about every two weeks. It had a wide muzzle and teeth arranged like a lawn mower, suited for grinding plants.
- Stegosaurus: Had small, rounded teeth arranged in rows, suited for eating softer plants despite its large size.
- Brachiosaurus: Had about 52 spoon-shaped teeth for feeding on vegetation.
- Allosaurus: Had about 64 serrated teeth used for slashing flesh like a saw blade.
- Spinosaurus: Had approximately 64 straight conical teeth, likely used for catching fish.
In summary, both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs had teeth adapted to their diets, ranging from sharp serrated teeth for meat to numerous small teeth for grinding plants. The dinosaur with the most teeth known is Nigersaurus, with over 500 teeth.
