Question

Herbivores are having a longer small intestine.....Why....?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Herbivores have longer small intestine because they eat grass which has cellulose. Cellulose requires more time to be disgested.

Whereas, Carnivores have a shorter small intestine than the herbivores as their food does not contain cellulose.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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.