Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Microflora of the Rumen
Microflora of the rumen contains which of the following?
- Bacteria only — Correct Answer
- Fungi only
- Protozoa only
- Bacteria and Fungi
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Bacteria (microflora)
The distinction is important:
- Microflora (plant-like): Bacteria + Fungi — but the standard exam answer is Bacteria for microflora.
- Microfauna (animal-like): Protozoa
| Microbe | Category / Population per ml |
|---|---|
| Bacteria | Microflora — 10¹⁰⁻¹¹ |
| Fungi/Yeast | Microflora — 10³ |
| Protozoa | Microfauna — 10⁶ |
| Bacteriophage | Virus — 10⁹ |
Rumen microbes overall = Bacteria + Fungi + Protozoa + Bacteriophage + Oscillospira.
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