2007-12-19 08:59:42 · 6 answers · asked by speed 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Yes!
Elephant tusks are enlarged and modified incisors
2007-12-21 18:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by raffaele1111 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Elephant tusks are enlarged and modified incisors. See http://www.africam.com/wildlife/elephant_dentition_and_feeding_behavior.
And see also Encyclopedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-234257/elephant
2007-12-19 10:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by William M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The tusks of an elephant correspond to canine teeth in other mammals.
2007-12-19 10:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mimik 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Upper incisor is the tusk.
2007-12-20 23:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-12-19 09:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Fall J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes they are modified in incisors
2007-12-19 20:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by LILY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋