A Group of Animals Among Which a Relatively Long Cecum

Question

A group of animals among which a relatively long cecum is likely to be found is the
A) carnivores.
B) herbivores.
C) autotrophs.
D) heterotrophs.
E) omnivores.

Accepted Answer

Herbivores have a relatively long cecum because it contains bacteria that break down cellulose, a compound found in plant cell walls. This allows herbivores to extract nutrients from cellulose that they would not be able to digest otherwise. Carnivores, omnivores, autotrophs, and heterotrophs do not require a long cecum for digestion.