Question

define compound stomach of ruminants ​

Answer 1

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$\textbf{Compound stomach of Ruminants :}$

◾ Compound stomach consists of four chambers namely- Rumen, Reticulum, Omassum, Abomasum.

◾ Rumen is the largest Chamber.

◾ Both Rumen and Reticulum contain cellulose digesting bacteria called "Rumeococcus" and cellulose digesting protozoa called "Antodenium". These microbs helps in digestion of of cellulose in ruminants and convert cellulose into short chain of fatty acids.

◾ After digestion of cellulose the food is known as "Cud". Which is bring back to mouth by anti-peristaltic movement for further digestion.

◾ Omassum is absent in certain animals like camel and deer.

◾ The Abomasum is the real stomach or real chamber because it contain gastric glands.

◾ Omassum helps in absorption of water.

◾ In Abomasum the digestion of protein takes place due to presence of gastric juice.

Answer 2

Explanation:

compound stomach. a stomach made up of several compartments, e.g. ruminant stomach comprising forestomachs (reticulum, rumen, omasum) and abomasum.