Question

why do ruminants have a functional appendix?​

Answer 1

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Appendix in animals like horse, rabbitis known as caecum.Caecum inhabits many useful bacteria in it. Mainfunction of the caecum is to ferment complex carbohydrates into simpler substances and thereby absorb them into the blood to produce energy. Hence it is vital in providing energy required by the entire individual

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Answer 2

Answer:

Appendix in animals like horse, rabbit and other ruminants is known as caecum.Caecum inhabits many useful bacteria in it. Main function of the caecum is to ferment complex carbohydrates into simpler substances and thereby absorb them into the blood to produce energy. Hence it is vital in providing energy required by the entire individual.

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