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Papillae are MORE RUMEN PAPILLAE ~
the finger‑like BETTER NUTRIENT ABSORPTION
projections that line
the inside of the THICK A well-developed papillae is like a
CARPET piece of thick carpeting with the
rumen. Essential
ability to absorb and retain nutrients.
for rumen function,
they increase the
surface area for
ABSORPTION AREA
greater potential to
absorb nutrients.
An undeveloped rumen has a
SMOOTH
SURFACE smooth flat surface like wood
flooring with less ability to retain
nutrients.
ABSORPTION AREA
