Question:
I need to find out what the diffrence is between a
herbivor and a carnivors digestive system is?
Replies:
Hello!
There are lots of differences between carnivor and herbivor digestive
systems, so much so I can't even begin to tell you in a single e-
mail!! The best way to go about finding out the differences is
searching the web. I would look at a dog's digestive system (or a
cats), a horse digestive system and a cow's digestive system. Those
three will give you a really good feeling as to the differences!! Make
sure you look at not just the stomach, but the entire intestinal system
as well. Also take note that these animals basically have the same
parts, but they are different sizes, shapes and perform different tasks
depending upon the animal and what they eat.
Good luck!!
Susannah Sample
University of Wisconsin Vet. Med.
One main difference between the digestive systems of herbivores and
carnivores is that carnivores have one stomache, where as many herbivores
like sheep, goats and cows have 3 or 4 stomaches where the food has to be
regurgitated and chewed again, then reswallowed where it enters into another
stomache to be digested.
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