Question

Which of the following adaptations in herbivores helps in digestions of cellulose?

A. Longer large intestine

B. Smaller large intestine

C. Smaller small intestine

D. Longer small intestine

Answer 1

Correct option is D. Longer small intestine

Longer small intestine in herbivores helps in the digestion of cellulose. The longer small intestine provides more surface area and time for the absorption of nutrients and the breakdown of cellulose with the help of symbiotic microorganisms.