Question

Why do herbivores have longer small intestine than carnivorous?

Answer 1

Answer:

herbivores eats grass which need a longer small intestine to allow the cellulose to be digested while meat is easier to digest hence carnivores have a shrter small intestine.

Answer 2

Why is small intestine in herbivores longer than in carnivores. ... 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.