1. (This slide is an introduction only. When you have finished, go to ‘Edit’ and choose ‘Delete slide’.) Read the notes on each mammal in the Activity manual Fill in the information about the digestives systems of the dog, cow and vampire bat.dogcowvampire bat Think about the type of digestive system the honey possum might have.honey possum Heinemann Biology Activity Manual Activity 2.8 Comparison of mammalian digestive systems

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3. Comparison of mammalian digestive systems Presentation by: (insert your name here) (Insert a clipart or picture of your chosen animal. Delete this text box.)

4. Diet and digestive system of… dog cow vampire bat honey possum

5. Dog Diet... Amount of digestion required... Size of stomach... Length of small intestine...

6. Cow Diet... Amount of digestion required... Size of stomach... Length of small intestine...

7. Vampire bat Diet... Amount of digestion required... Size of stomach... Length of small intestine...

8. Honey possum Diet (What does it eat?) (What are the main nutrients in its food source?) Amount of digestion required (What level of digestion might this food require?)

9. Honey possum Fermentation (Would its digestive system have a fermentation chamber?) Length of small intestine (Would its digestive system be long or short?) Type of eater (Would you classify Tarsipes as a herbivore?)