Question

Why do harbivores have linger small intestine than carnivorous?​

Answer 1

Herbivores have a smaller intestine due to the following reasons:

Explanation:

• Herbivores have a longer small intestine than carnivores because they eat plant and grass-based foods that are high in cellulose, which takes a longer time to digest.
• Herbivores require a longer small intestine to digest cellulose, which is found in green plants.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Digestion of cellulose takes a longer time. Hence, herbivores eating grass need a longer small intestine to allow complete digestion of cellulose. Carnivorous animals cannot digest cellulose, hence they have a shorter intestine.