Gut-dwelling ____ help cattle, sheep and related grazing animals break down ____ in plant material.

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Cattle, sheep and related grazing animals have symbiotic microorganisms in their gut that help to break down the cellulose in plant material, which they would not be able to digest otherwise. Ciliates, which are a type of protozoa, are known to be important cellulose degraders in the rumen of these animals.

Gut-Dwelling ____ Help Cattle, Sheep and Related Grazing Animals Break