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Herbivores have a ___ small intestine while carnivores have a one.

A

broader, narrower

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shorter, longer

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narrower, broader

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longer, shorter

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Solution

The correct option is D
longer, shorter

Herbivores need a longer small intestine to allow the cellulose to be digested. Carnivores like tigers have a shorter small intestine.

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