Which of the following are important adaptations specifically to herbivores?
A) having a large, anoxic chamber where fermentation can occur and having an extended retention time for food
B) having a large, oxic chamber where fermentation can occur and having an extended retention time for food
C) having a large, anoxic chamber where fermentation can occur and having relatively rapid food passage through the digestive tract
D) having a large, oxic chamber where fermentation can occur and having relatively rapid food passage through the digestive tract

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Herbivores have adaptations for digesting plant material, which is difficult to break down. A large, anoxic (oxygen-free) chamber for fermentation allows microorganisms to break down cellulose, and an extended retention time for food increases nutrient absorption.

Which of the Following Are Important Adaptations Specifically to Herbivores