$X$ is a wild animal which eats only the flesh of other animals, whereas $Y$ is a domestic animal which feeds mainly on green grass. $(a)$ What are animals like $X$ known as? $(b)$ What are animals like $Y$ known as? $(c)$ Which animal, $X$ or $Y$, has a longer small intestine? Why? $(d)$ Name one animal which is like $X$. $(e)$ Name one animal which is like $Y$.

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(N/A) Animals like $X$ are known as carnivores.
$(b)$ Animals like $Y$ are known as herbivores.
$(c)$ Animals like $Y$ have a longer small intestine. This is because they feed on grass, which contains cellulose, a complex carbohydrate that requires more time and a longer digestive tract to be broken down and digested.
$(d)$ $Lion$.
$(e)$ $Cow$.

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