Second Stomach (Noun)
Meaning
The second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cow's second stomach was specifically designed to break down and extract nutrients from the cellulose in plant cell walls.
- Ruminants have a four-chambered stomach, with the second stomach being the reticulum, which is often referred to as the "honeycomb" stomach.
- The second stomach of a goat is larger than the first, allowing it to hold and digest a greater quantity of plant material.
- The reticulum, or second stomach, of a sheep is a critical component of its digestive system, allowing it to extract nutrients from tough, fibrous plants.
- In the second stomach of a deer, microbes break down and ferment the cellulose in plant cell walls, releasing volatile fatty acids that provide energy for the animal.