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Basilosaurus, as shown by unhealed bite marks on the skulls of some juvenile
Dorudon (Wikipedia).
Dentition
The dental formula for Dorudon atrox is 3.1.4.2 (Upper) and 3.1.4.3 (Lower)
(Wikipedia).
Typical for cetaceans, the upper incisors are aligned with the cheek teeth, and,
except the small I1, separated by large diastemata containing pits into which the
lower incisors fit. The upper incisors are simple conical teeth with a single root,
lacking X