Ruminants

Mostly grass eating animals are called____.

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Ruminants

• Scavenger

How many stomachs does a ruminant have?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

THE PARTIALLY DIGESTED FOOD IN RUMINANTS IS CALLED

• CELLULOSE

• CUD

• PSEUDOPODIA

• VILLI

Identify ruminant from the following.

• Cat

• Cow

• Ant

• Tiger

What is a female of the sheep species called?

• Doe

• Ewe

• Ram

• Sheep

Which of the following animals is a ruminant?

• Horse

• Deer

• Pig

• Dog

What is the primary diet of ruminants?

• Meat

• Insects

• Grass and leaves

• Fruits

What is the process called where ruminants regurgitate and re-chew their food?

• Fermentation

• Ruminating

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

Which part of the ruminant's stomach is responsible for breaking down cellulose?

• Rumen

• Omasum

• Abomasum

• Reticulum

What is the main advantage of the ruminant digestive system?

• Faster digestion

• Ability to digest cellulose

• Production of more saliva

• Increased energy storage