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Why Do Sheep Have a Much Longer Small Intestine Relative

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Why do sheep have a much longer small intestine relative to their size than wolves do?


A) Sheep are generally larger than wolves and the larger the animal,the larger the relative size of its small intestine.
B) Wolves have sharper teeth than sheep,so they do not need to absorb food only through their small intestines.
C) Sheep eat relatively nutrient-poor food,and a long intestine allows more complete absorption of the available nutrients.
D) Wolves have a simple stomach,whereas the sheep stomach is fairly complex.

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