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What are the major differences in digestive systems of ruminants horses pigs Poultry?
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∙ 9y ago
They are both monogastric animals and have similar structures in their digestive systems, however the rabbit has one very different process which is producing caecothrobes to re-digest food by passing through the system again.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe major differences in the digestive systems of these animals is size. Animals that eat only plants have much larger digestive systems because breaking down plant material is a more advanced process than breaking down meat.
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What is the common chamber that the digestive reproductive and excretory systems of the frog open into?
the cloaca.
What animal does not have a digestive system?
A plant obtains its nourishment through photosynthesis. Plants are producers, so they have no need to have a digestive system.
What are the body systems of a lion?
The body systems of a lion are the same as any other mammal. We are mammals and so a lion would have the same systems we have: Respiratory, digestive, circulatory, urinary for example.
Can an elephant break down plant cellulose?
Yes, Elephants are herbivores and their digestive systems can break down plant cellulose
What are the major organ systems of the rat?
.Digestive .Circulatory .Endoorine .Intequmentary .Muscular .Nervous .Reproductive .Respiratory .Skeletal .Urinary/Excretory
What are the differences between poultry and cattle's digestive systems?
The poultry digestive system is similar to that of a human. The cow's digestive system is designed so that it chews its cud several times to get the maximum nutrition from it.
What is enteritis in poultry?
A disease affecting the bird's digestive systems.
What is the similarities between non-ruminant animals from ruminant animals?
They both have only one stomach, and primarily pertain to the differences in digestive systems between mammals, not avians, reptiles or amphibians. Ruminants have a four-chambered stomach, whereas non-ruminants have a simple stomach.
How do ruminants' digestive systems are adapted to ensure survival?
Ruminants digestive systems are adapted to ensure survival as it allows them to consume a wide variety of vegetation. More robust plant material has plenty of time to break down so that the nutrients can be fully absorbed by the body.
How are ruminants' digestive system are adapted to ensure survival?
Ruminants digestive systems are adapted to ensure survival as it allows them to consume a wide variety of vegetation. More robust plant material has plenty of time to break down so that the nutrients can be fully absorbed by the body.
What makes meat to get digested easier than plants?
Fibre content is higher in plants, so it takes longer to digest. This is why ruminants (cows and so on) have such complex digestive systems.
Do amphibians have digestive systems?
Oh yes, amphibians have digestive systems.
What two body systems does the pharynx belong to?
The Digestive system, and the Respiratory system.
What is used in both digestive and respiratory systems?
The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
What does the digestive system do for other systems?
The digestive system provides usable nutrients for the other systems.
Where does digestive systems start?
The digestive system starts at the mouth.
What systems do the digestive systems help?
Eat our food.
