Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Complete Composition of Rumen Microbes
Rumen microbes consist of which of the following?
- Bacteria only
- Bacteria and Protozoa only
- Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Bacteriophage and Oscillospira — Correct Answer
- Bacteria and Fungi only
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Bacteriophage and Oscillospira
| Microbe | Population/ml / Function |
|---|---|
| Bacteria | 10¹⁰⁻¹¹ — VFA production, fibre digestion |
| Fungi (mostly flagellated) | 10³ — substrate penetration (break lignocellulose bonds) |
| Protozoa (ciliate) | 10⁶ — predate bacteria; store starch |
| Bacteriophage | 10⁹ — lyse bacteria; release amino acids |
| Oscillospira | Rod-shaped bacteria; normal rumen inhabitant |
Microflora vs Microfauna
- Microflora: Bacteria + Fungi
- Microfauna: Protozoa
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