What is meant by rumen and caecum in ruminants?
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The rumen, also known as a paunch, forms the larger part of the reticulorumen, which is the first chamber in the alimentary canal of ruminant animals. It serves as the primary site for microbial fermentation of ingested feed. The smaller part of the reticulorumen is the reticulum, which is fully continuous with the rumen, but differs from it with regard to the texture of its lining.
Caecum is a pouch present in between the small and the large intestine. It is considered the beginning of the large intestine. It serves as a storage bag for partially digested food. It allows microorganisms and bacteria to further digest the food before being passed further.
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Rumen and Cud - definition
Rumens are the sac-like structure in the ruminants which helps in the digestion of cellulose present in the food. The ruminants digest the food partially in the mouth and stores it into rumen for digestion of cellulose present in the food. The partially digested food is known as cud.
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