Topics:
Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Prehensile Organ of Cattle
Prehensile organ of cattle is:
- Tongue — Correct Answer
- Incisors teeth
- Lips
- Oral cavity
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Tongue
Cattle use their long, muscular, rough tongue as the primary prehensile organ to wrap around grass and pull it into the mouth. The bovine tongue has numerous filiform papillae that give it a rasping texture, aiding in grasping coarse fibrous feed.
Prehensile Organs Comparison
| Animal | Prehensile Organ | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle (Cow/Buffalo) | Tongue | Long, rough, wraps around grass |
| Dog, Cat | Tongue | Used for lapping liquids and grooming |
| Horse | Sensitive mobile lips | Precise selection of feed |
| Sheep | Tongue + Incisor teeth | Cropping grass close to ground |
| Pig | Pointed lower lip (snout) | Rooting behavior |
| Goat, Camel | Lips | Select leaves and shrubs |
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