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Why does rat have a large caecum?
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Rat caecum: Well im not a vet but ill tell you what i know. A rat has the ability to digest cellulose which is present in all plants. A rat is able to do this because of the caecum. The caecum contains the symbiotic bacteria and cellulase enzyme that are responsible for breaking down cellulose from plant materials. I hope this was helpful
Answered 6/23/2020
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