Incorrect Statement About Pseudo-Ruminants
Which of the following statement(s) is/are NOT true about pseudo-ruminants?
- They possess three-chambered stomach
- Abomasum is absent in these animals — Correct Answer
- They perform rumination
- They are foregut fermenters
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Abomasum is absent in these animals (NOT TRUE)
The statement "Abomasum is absent in pseudo-ruminants" is NOT true. In pseudo-ruminants, the Omasum (third stomach chamber) is absent, NOT the Abomasum (Table 8).
Pseudo-Ruminant Stomach
- 3 chambers: Rumen, Reticulum, Abomasum (Omasum is ABSENT)
- Examples: Camel, Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna
True Ruminant Stomach (4 chambers)
- Rumen → Reticulum → Omasum → Abomasum
- Examples: Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, Goat, Yak, Mithun
Why Other Options Are True (and therefore wrong answers)
- Three-chambered stomach: TRUE — pseudo-ruminants have 3 chambers.
- They perform rumination: TRUE — pseudo-ruminants do ruminate (chew cud).
- They are foregut fermenters: TRUE — fermentation occurs in the forestomach.
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