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Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Prehensile Organ of Horse
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Question (English)
Prehensile organ of horse is:
- Sensitive mobile lips ✓ Correct
- Tongue
- Incisors teeth
- Oral cavity
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Sensitive mobile lips
The horse uses its sensitive, mobile lips as the primary prehensile (grasping) organ to select and grab food (grass and hay) and bring it into the mouth. The horse's lips are highly innervated and muscular, capable of very precise movements.
Prehensile Organs of Different Animals
| Animal | Prehensile Organ |
|---|---|
| Horse | Sensitive mobile lips |
| Cow, Dog, Cat | Tongue |
| Sheep | Tongue & incisor teeth |
| Pig | Pointed lower lip (snout) |
| Goat, Camel | Lips |
Grazing vs. Browsing Animals
- Common grazing animals: Cattle, Sheep (graze on grass close to ground).
- Common browsing animals: Goat, Camel (eat leaves, shrubs, twigs above ground level).
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