Horses,rabbits,and many rodents have a(n)__________ that serves as a fermentation pouch where microorganisms aid in the digestion of cellulose.

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The cecum serves as a fermentation pouch in horses, rabbits, and many rodents where microorganisms aid in the digestion of cellulose. A ruminant has multiple compartments in their stomach for fermentation, an appendix is a vestigial organ in humans, a gizzard is a thick-walled muscular pouch for grinding food in birds and some reptiles, and a crop is an organ for temporarily storing food in birds.

Horses,rabbits,and Many Rodents Have A(n)__________ That Serves as a Fermentation