Rabbits Obtain More Nutrients from Their Foods Because

Question

Rabbits obtain more nutrients from their foods because
A)they have short digestive tracts.
B)they reingest their fecal matter.
C)they have complex stomachs.
D)they possess very strong digestive enzymes.
E)their foods are very easily digested.

Accepted Answer

Rabbits have a unique digestive process called cecotrophy, where they reingest their soft fecal pellets to obtain additional nutrients that were not fully absorbed during the initial digestion. This process allows rabbits to extract as many nutrients as possible from their food, despite having a relatively short digestive tract compared to other herbivores.