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Why is a small intestine in herbivores longer than Carnivores |
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Answer» Herbivores eating grass need a longer small intestine to allow the cellulose to be digested meat easier to digest hence carivores like tigers have a shorter small intestine Cellulose forms the largest part of the herbivore’s food. Digestion of cellulose takes a longer time, because the enzymes are produced by the ruminant bacteria that live in the gut of the herbivore. Longer small intestine ensures that the food stays for a longer duration and proper digestion is possible. In the case of carnivores, cellulose is not present in the diet, thus the length of small intestine is less. |
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