Africa Test #2 Review

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What is the energy loss through heat for a lion in Model B?

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726 Kcal

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What is a detritivore?

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An organism that eats dead/decaying organic material.

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What type of organism is a lion based on its small intestine structure?

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Carnivore.

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Why is the small intestine of a lion smooth?

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Because meats are easier to digest.

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What type of organism is an elephant based on its small intestine structure?

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Herbivore.

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Why is the small intestine of an elephant bumpy?

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Because meats are harder to digest.

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How much food does Organism B ingest per day in Model A?

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6.2 kg.

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What is the primary diet of a carnivore?

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Meat.

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What is the primary diet of a herbivore?

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Plants.

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What is the significance of the small intestine's structure in relation to diet?

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It reflects the type of food the organism is adapted to digest.