Chapter 36, Problem 19STP

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The difference between digestive systems of ruminant herbivores and other herbivores.

Introduction:

Ruminant herbivores are the herbivores that have specialized stomach where it contains more than one chamber.

Explanation of Solution

We know that the plant-eater animals are known as herbivores. Ruminant herbivorous animals are also a type of herbivorous animal that can obtain nutrients from food dependent on plants, primarily from the microbial behavior by fermenting it in a specialized stomach before digestion.

Conclusion

Thus, in this way, the digestive systems of the ruminant herbivores differ from other herbivores.