Comparative Anatomy Flashcards
Carnivore stomach
simple
Omnivore stomach
simple
Ruminant stomach
chambered
Non-ruminant herbivore stomach
simple
Avian stomach
simple (rearranged)
Carnivore tract (SI/LI)
very short
Omnivore tract (SI/LI)
short
Ruminant tract (SI/LI)
long
Non-ruminant herbivore tract (SI/LI)
moderate
Avian tract (SI/LI)
short
Carnivore energy
simple CHO’s
Omnivore energy
simple CHO’s
Ruminant energy
VFA’s (>80%)
Non-ruminant herbivore energy
simple CHO/VFA’s
Avian energy
simple CHO’s
Carnivore protein
diet
Omnivore protein
diet
Ruminant protein
microbes/diet
Non-ruminant herbivore protein
diet/microbes
Avian protein
diet
Carnivore B-complex vitamins
diet
Omnivore B-complex vitamins
diet
Ruminant B-complex vitamins
microbes
Non-ruminant herbivore vitamins
microbes
Avian vitamins
diet