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Explore the fascinating world of animal nutrition, focusing on the various feeding strategies employed by different species. From suspension feeders like clams and sea cucumbers to mass feeders such as mobs of rays, discover how mechanical and chemical digestion processes break down complex carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids into essential nutrients. Learn about the anatomy of the digestive organs, emulsification in the small intestine, and the importance of amino acids, fatty acids, and monosaccharides in animal diets.
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Suspension feeders Plume worm clams Mobula ray
Deposit feeders Sea cucumber earthworm
Fluid feeders aphid mosquito hummingbird
insoluble Complex carbohydrates Lipids proteins Glycerol Fatty acids Amino acids monosaccharides soluble Chemical Digestion