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<p>They are chisel-like</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chewing plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Herbivores often lack canines or have very small ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are specialized for meat consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the shape and function of premolars and molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chewing and grinding plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carnassial teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are small or non-existent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incisors in the front</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chewing plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carnivores have larger canines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chisel-like incisors and large premolars and molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slicing meat and cutting tough sinews</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their ability to adapt to new biomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is consistent with their surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raccoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are quickly adaptable to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can evolve to maintain genetic traits specific to their new biome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they are able to adapt to new biomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are able to adapt easily and quickly to new biomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generalists have a broader niche than specialists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are able to survive in larger numbers due to their adaptability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their diet is consistent with what surrounds them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raccoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are quickly adaptable to change and rarely need to recover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are quickly adaptable to changes in their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generalist species have a broader niche than specialist species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are quickly adaptable to changes in their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It changes in accordance with their surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more likely to survive in larger numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They evolve in certain ways to maintain specific traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supply of nutrients must be in ‘optimal balance’</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiation and frequency of meals and Amount eaten during meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>its body composition remains constant, it does not give rise to any production such as milk or pregnancy does not perform any work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What is needed to prevent an animal using body tissue to keep itself alive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High digestibility means that the nutrients are being extracted to be used by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monogastric = Dogs, cats, rats, mice, pigs ,digestion chemical action , poor ability to handle fibrous food Functioning caecum = Hind gut fermenter,orse, rabbit, guinea pig,Caecum and colon enlarged and contain micro-organisms to break down fibrous plant material Ruminant system = Sheep – four stomachs, Cows, sheep, goats,Ruminant animals cannot tolerate too much grain in a diet, The provision of high energy for ruminants must take this into account. Caecum = (appendix to break down roughage)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reticulum = Traps dangerous objects and prevents them from proceeding through the rest of the tract. Called hardware disease: cow eats wire, nails, staples Stores, sorts, and moves feed back to the esophagus for regurgitation (throwing up) Rumen = Functions as a storage vat, Food is soaked, mixed, and fermented, Some absorption of nutrients, Some breakdown of feed through microbial action Omasum = Grinds roughage Abomasum = Only true stomach Functions similarity to a monogastric stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kitten = : high protein and high fat content To support rapid growth and high energy level Adlib feeding or 8-10 small meals each day Easily digestible animal protein and other important nutrients, such as fiber, essential vitamins and minerals, and taurine rich foods such as chicken and fish sources. Adult: = Several small meals per day Vitamin A, from liver, kidney and other organ meats, and niacin for healthy growth Essential fatty acids for healthy skin and fur Taurine for healthy eyes and heart muscle Senior = Good quality protein with moderate fat (prevent obesity) Very old cats require high protein, fat and calorie foods to support lean body mass and immune function Commercial = Dry (biscuits) and wet Quality varies, good storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount of energy required by a moderately active animal in its daily search for and utilisation of food but does not include energy for growth, pregnancy, lactation, work or illness/injury BMR (energy to be alive) + MER (Energy for muscle activity for foraging - heat).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Animals require addition nutrients (energy, protein, mineral, vitamins &amp; water) over and above that for maintenance for pregnancy, lactation, growth, work/activity, illness/injury, psychological factors, environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers