Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Dig Your Canines into this One! It is interesting to contemplate As to what might have caused The difference between canine morphology Of us--the hominids--and our fellow pongids (Including Chimps, Bonobos, Gorillas, and Orangutans). The dentition of the human mouth Was really our manipulating third hand. Then came the invention of tools, Rendering the lesser utilization Especially of our large canines. Thus with tools, combined with the opposable thumb, Our canines evolved to a 'respectable' size', Unlike the more exaggerated canine morphology Of our 'brotherly' pongid hominoids. Frank Maurer 18 May 2024 1220 Hours.