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Sauropods had two basic tooth types and arrangements. Most sauropods had blunt peg like teeth located at the front of their jaws. These teeth were weak and not designed for chewing. Instead vegetation was pulled off the trees and swallowed whole to be digested with the help of the gastroliths. Shown here is the skull of Diplodocus, a common Jurassic Sauropod. (Opposing image courtesy of Dino Russ's Collection of Dino Gifs). |
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Camarasaurus, however, had robust chisel-like teeth located throughout its mouth. These teeth were designed for chewing which meant tougher vegetation could be consumed and digested with greater ease. (Opposing image courtesy of Dino Russ's Collection of Dino Gifs). |
