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Posted by EJ on July 06, 2000 at 22:28:14:
In Reply to: Re:Acid digestion? posted by A. C. Highfield on July 06, 2000 at 05:00:11:
: : : You mentioned that Testudo graeca doesn't employ an acid based digestion. Could you clarify that? My curiosity has been piqued.
: Yes. They are in the category of hind-gut fermenters. Rather than rely upon high levels of hydrochloric acid to break down food, they instead rely upon symbiotic bactrial flora to do the job.
: Some acids are *produced* during this process (Volatile Fatty Acids) but these are a product of fermentation. Basically, the comparison is that of a cow to a lion, or crocodile...
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