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Q Which of the following is true about the teeth of Saurolophus?

Which of the following is true about the teeth of Saurolophus?
  • A Their teeth never wore down
  • B Their teeth were replaced continuously
  • C They were used to slice through meat

B Their teeth were replaced continuously

The back teeth of Saurolophus were made up of many small teeth packed tightly together.
As the teeth wore down, they would fall out and be replaced by new ones emerging from below—a specialized mechanism known as a “dental battery.”

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