The process where cud returns to the mouth in small lumps for ruminants to chew is called .

ingestion

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assimilation

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rumination

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The correct option is C rumination

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Q. The process of chewing cud is called .

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Choose the correct order of terms that describes the process of nutrition in ruminants.

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\to

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swallowing

\to

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\to

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Cud is the name given to the food of ruminants which is

(a) Swallowed and undigested
(b) Swallowed and partially digested
(c) Properly chewed and partially digested
(d) Properly chewed and completely digested

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