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What do herbivores rely on in their gut to break down tough plant fibers?

Bacteria that ferment.

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Why: Herbivore guts host bacteria that ferment complex plant substances for digestion.

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Answer: Bacteria that ferment. Herbivore guts host bacteria that ferment complex plant substances for digestion.

  1. Mammal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammal
    The digestive tract of an herbivore is host to bacteria that ferment these complex substances
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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