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Digestive System in Other Animals

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Herbivores have a small intestine while carnivores have a one.

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broader

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narrower

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shorter

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longer

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The correct option is D longer
Herbivores need a longer small intestine to allow the cellulose to be digested. For carnivores, a shorter small intestine is enough because they eat only meat and flesh which can be digested in a comparatively shorter period. Hence, herbivores have a longer small intestine due to it's feeding habits.

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