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geoffrey

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What is coprophagia and why is it important to the newborn cavy?

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Describe the characteristics of a precocial neonate.



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Answer to Question 1

Coprophagia is consumption of fecal pellets. It is important to the neonate to help establish normal gut flora (healthy bacteria).

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Precocial neonates are born with their eyes and ears open. They have a full coat of hair and their teeth are erupted. Most are active within a few hours of birth.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Excellent

 

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