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A member of Ruminantia, characterized by a specialized foregut fermentation system and rumination. It is not a general name for every foregut-fermenting herbivore.

Ruminantia is the mammalian group of ruminants, including goats, sheep and deer. Regurgitation and rechewing interact with microbial foregut fermentation. Digestive function therefore depends on both the host’s anatomy and associated microorganisms.