Title: (Optional) Describe the ungulate ruminant digestive system.
Course: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501) > Section: Examining Mammalian Species

Description may include

- mouth
- esophagus
- esophageal groove
- the four stomach compartments (rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum) and their functions and characteristics
- small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum)
- large intestine (cecum, colon, and rectum)
- digestive fluids
- microbial fermentation
- rumination
- bloat.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do ruminant animals digest their food?
- What are some examples of high-fiber food?