Question 6
Digestive System of Farm AnimalsThe process by which an animal re-ingests its soft faeces to recover unused nutrients is called
- A.coprophagy.
- B.digestion.
- C.regurgitation.
- D.rumination.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (coprophagy.)
Explanation
Coprophagy, seen in rabbits, is eating the soft night faeces to re-digest them.