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geoffrey

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on: Jul 18, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
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
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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