Question on: SS1 Agriculture - Anatomy and Physiology
Discuss the primary functions and compartments of the ruminant stomach in detail, highlighting their unique roles in digestion.
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The ruminant stomach consists of four chambers: rumen (fermentation), reticulum (mechanical digestion), omasum (water absorption), and abomasum (final digestion). The rumen is the key forage fermentation chamber, where microbes break down cellulose, aiding in digestion and nutrient production for the ruminant.
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