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Herbivores like cows need a longer small intestine mainly because:

Question
Herbivores like cows need a longer small intestine mainly because:
They eat less food
Cellulose in their grass diet takes longer to digest
They have a smaller stomach
They lack a large intestine
Answer
Cellulose in their grass diet takes longer to digest
Detailed Explanation
Herbivores eating grass need a longer small intestine to allow time for the cellulose in their diet to be digested.
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