Article 4W0T5 Snails have 14,000 teeth – does any animal have more?

Snails have 14,000 teeth – does any animal have more?

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The average garden snail has around 14,000 teeth! Is there any animal with more? Who counts them?

Ann Williams, Colne, Lancs

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