2-442: A fang is a long, pointed tooth found in many animals, notably mammals, snakes, and spiders. Fang ( s ) or The Fang may also refer to: Fang A fang is a long, pointed tooth . In mammals , a fang is a modified maxillary tooth, used for biting and tearing flesh. In snakes , it is a specialized tooth that is associated with a venom gland (see snake venom ). Spiders also have external fangs , which are part of
4-416: The chelicerae . Fangs are most common in carnivores or omnivores, but some herbivores, such as fruit bats , have them as well. They are generally used to hold or swiftly kill prey, such as in large cats. Omnivorous animals, such as bears , use their fangs when hunting fish or other prey, but they are not needed for consuming fruit. Some apes also have fangs, which they use for threats and fighting. However,
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