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Microflora of the Rumen

Microflora of the rumen contains which of the following?

Bacteria only
Fungi only
Protozoa only
Bacteria and Fungi

Microflora of the Rumen

Microflora of the rumen contains which of the following?

Options

Bacteria only ✓
Fungi only
Protozoa only
Bacteria and Fungi

Correct Answer: A

Explanation in English

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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