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Why is Small Intestine in Herbivores Longer than in Carnivores - Science

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प्रश्न

Herbivores depend on plants for their nutrition. These plants contain complex carbohydrates like cellulose and hemicellulose that need to be broken down, whereas carnivores do not eat plants. Hence, small intestine is longer in herbivores than in carnivores.

उत्तर

Herbivores depend on plants for their nutrition. These plants contain complex carbohydrates like 

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अध्याय 1: Life Processes - Exercise 1 [पृष्ठ २६]

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अध्याय 1 Life Processes
Exercise 1 | Q 59.1 | पृष्ठ २६

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