4 Animals That Don’t Have Resident Gut Microbiomes

4 Animals That Don’t Have Resident Gut Microbiomes

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the role of microbiomes in various animals, highlighting how bats, caterpillars, ants, and stick insects have unique relationships with gut microbes. Bats and birds have fast digestion due to flight, reducing reliance on microbes. Caterpillars have basic stomachs that deter microbes, while ants show diverse microbial partnerships. Stick insects have adapted genetically to digest plant material without microbial help. The video emphasizes caution in assuming microbial presence, as future technology may reveal more about these relationships.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do bats have a faster digestion process compared to other mammals?

To support diverse diets

To increase nutrient absorption

To avoid microbial infections

To conserve energy during flight

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of the digestive systems of both bats and birds?

They both have multiple stomachs

They both rely on external microbes for digestion

They both have a resident gut microbiome

They both have fast digestion to aid in flight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason caterpillars do not rely on gut microbes?

Their stomach environment is highly alkaline

They have a highly acidic stomach

They have a short digestive tract

Their diet is rich in nutrients

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant finding about caterpillars' digestion when treated with antibiotics?

They develop a new set of gut microbes

Their digestion remains unaffected or improves

They become more susceptible to infections

Their digestion becomes less efficient

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do some ants benefit from not having a consistent microbial partnership?

They can reproduce faster

They are less prone to diseases

They have a more varied diet

They can survive in a wider range of temperatures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk for animals that rely on gut microbes?

Limited habitat range

Higher risk of infections

Increased energy expenditure

Reduced nutrient absorption

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique adaptation allows stick insects to digest plant material without microbes?

They have a symbiotic relationship with fungi

They produce their own digestive microbes

They acquired genes through horizontal gene transfer

They have a specialized gut structure