Q.

The guts of cow and buffalo possess                   [2015]

1 methanogens  
2 cyanobacteria  
3 Fucus sp.  
4 Chlorella sp.  

Ans.

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Methanogens like Methanobacterium are found in the rumen (a part of the stomach) of cattle. A lot of cellulosic material is also available in the rumen. In the rumen, these bacteria help in the breakdown of cellulose and play an important role in the nutrition of cattle.