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Write the Dental Formula of rabbits?

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The dental formula for rabbits is:

2 (I 2/1, C 0/0, PM 3/2, M 3/3)

This formula indicates the number and arrangement of teeth on one side of the upper and lower jaws of a rabbit. Here's what each part of the formula represents:

I: Incisors
C: Canines
PM: Premolars
M: Molars
And the numbers represent the dental formula for one side of the mouth:

Upper Jaw: 2 Incisors, 0 Canines, 3 Premolars, 3 Molars
Lower Jaw: 2 Incisors, 0 Canines, 3 Premolars, 3 Molars
So, a rabbit has a total of 28 teeth in its mouth, with the dental formula mentioned above.