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 to aid in the digestion of cellulose and other complex carbohydrates found in plant material. Carnivores and omnivores generally have shorter ceca, as they do not require as much help in breaking down nutrients from plant matter. Autotrophs and heterotrophs are not relevant in this context, as they refer to organisms that can produce their own food versus those that need to consume it.