SSC
BIOLOGY
Question
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The length of small intestine is maximum in the following animal
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Lion
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Tiger
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Human
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Cow
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carnivorous animals cannot digest cellulose, hence they have a shorter intestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -What’s the length of the small intestines? The length of the small intestine can vary between about 10 feet (3 meters) to over 16 feet (5 meters).
Detailed explanation-3: -Herbivores require more time to digest cellulose [plant parts]. Carnivores, on the other hand, eat flesh which requires lesser time to be digested. Therefore, their small intestines are smaller than the herbivores.
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