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rumen [′rü·mən] (vertebrate zoology) The first chamber of the ruminant stomach. Also known as paunch. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1959, The effect of nitrate or nitrite when placed in the rumens of pregnant dairy cattle. Although hydrogen-consuming bacteria have been found in other low-oxygen environments, such as rice paddies and cow rumens, the new study hints that such microbes may be surprisingly prevalent. I asked George Rumens, a British journalist who was also a member of our team. |
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