The partially developed bud of an elephants molar that has not yet erupted. The plates of dentine are clearly visible but the cementine not yet
The partially developed bud of an elephants molar that has not yet erupted. The plates of dentine are clearly visible but the cementine has not yet filled the tooth out
Size: 5800px × 4058px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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