the small intestine of lion is smaller than that of a deer. Reason
Answers
Answered by
10
Explanation:
Herbivores consume producers like plants which contain cellulose in the cell wall of their cells. Digestion of cellulose in the gut takes a longer time and hence, the gut of herbivores is longer than gut of carnivores.
PLZ MARK AS BRAINLIES!!
Answered by
3
Cellulose is a polysaccharide which has strong glycosidic bonds. Its digestion takes a longer time. Hence, herbivores who eat grass/green leafy vegetables need a longer small intestine to allow complete digestion of cellulose. Carnivores animals cannot digest cellulose, hence, they have a shorter intestine.
Similar questions