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> You may want to think about what you are saying. Eating is decomposition Absolutely Not. Eating is much more sophisticated than decomposition. There is a mi
by pvaldes 6y ago
> You may want to think about what you are saying. Eating is decomposition
Absolutely Not. Eating is much more sophisticated than decomposition.
There is a microbial part...
but also a mechanical pre-processing with teeth, cartilaginous spikes, muscles or even rocks,
And cells evolved to produce strong acids (that could dissolve this same cells)
And a complex enzymatic system in controlled environment and temperatures. Necessary to allow its correct function.
And a net of sensors of satiety to avoid the stomach bursting, a gage reflex, a capture reflex, development of complex eyes and noses to hunt and identify food or poison, nerves...
A complex absortion of nutrients and water,
And compaction, dehydrating, filtration, classification, and release of useless stuff.
Is much, much, more than just tiny organisms breaking things.