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humans are ommivores, fish are much different. fish intestants are longer than ours because to give the fish more surface area through which water can be obsorbed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoSo it can digest its food properly.
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Can friendly sharks be kept with other fishes?
Yes so they can make friends with other fishes but as long as they don't hurt each other. Sharks that don't bite humans and other fishes they can be friends with humans and with fishes.
What is the advantage of the small intestine being so long?
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Why the large intestine is called the large intestine?
the small intestine is called so because of its thickness not length . therefore the large intestine is called so because it is fat.
If the small intestine is about seven meters long and the large intestine is about two meters long why aren't the names switched?
The names are based on their girth or thickness/width; the long intestine is much wider than the small intestine.the large intestine is much wide as compared to the small intestine, so i think it is not based on its length but the thickness. plus the large intestine leads to the anus and is less convoluted as the small intestine.
What is the long hollow tube that makes up the digestive system?
the long intestine and the shorter intestine
How long is an cows intestine?
How long is an cows intestine It can be nearly four times the size of the human intestine.
How long is the small intestine vs the long intestine?
i dot know
About how big around and long is your small intestine?
Small intestine about 7'/2 inches to 2 inches. Large intestine is about 3 or 4 inches.
Why is the small intestine of a pig so long?
The small intestine of the sheep is so long because of their diet. They eat mainly grass, which is mainly comprised of fiber and cellulose making it difficult for digestion. The extra length helps with the longer time it takes to digest.
Why its the small intestine so long?
Because it takes time to absorb food.
Why is the intestine so long of the earthworm?
God made them long and thin just like your mum's pen!$
How long is a fishes tongue?
well long
