JAMB Biology 1988 Question 12

Question 12

Animal Nutrition

The long and coiled intestine of a young tadpole is an adaptation to its

  1. A.herbivorous diet
  2. B.carnivorous diet
  3. C.aquatic habitat
  4. D.insectivorous habit
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (herbivorous diet)

Explanation

Young tadpoles feed on plant material, which is slow to digest, so they need a long gut.