Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monogastric
adjective
/ˌmɒnəˈɡæstrɪk/
Definition
Having a single stomach or digestive compartment.
Examples
- Humans are classified as monogastric animals.
- Monogastric diets are important for pigs and poultry.
- Unlike cattle, which are ruminants, pigs are monogastric and rely on simpler digestive processes.
Meaning
Monogastric animals have only one stomach, contrasting with ruminants that have multiple stomachs for digesting food.
Synonyms
- Single-stomach
- Non-ruminant
