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1. Macropodidae

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   The digestive system is highly adapted for processing large volumes of coarse, siliceous vegetation. Similar to ruminants, macropodids are foregut fermenters, possessing a large, complex stomach divided into compartments. However, unlike true ruminants, macropodids rely on microbial fermentation within the forestomach to break down cellulose.
   A peculiarity noted in many Macropodidae species is their ability to enter a state of facultative torpor during periods of extreme drought or food scarcity. During these periods, digestive efficiency paradoxically increases as the …