Final answer:
The statement is true. Ruminant animals have a four-chambered stomach that is specialized for the digestion of plant material, allowing for efficient fermentation and gas elimination.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is true.
Ruminant animals, such as goats and cows, have a four-chambered stomach. These chambers are called the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Each chamber has a specific function in the digestion process. The rumen and reticulum contain microorganisms that break down cellulose in plant material, while the omasum removes water and the abomasum is where digestion by enzymes takes place.
The presence of four stomach chambers allows ruminants to efficiently digest plant material, which can be challenging for animals that lack enzymes to break down cellulose. The multiple chambers provide a larger space and microbial support necessary for the fermentation process. This process also produces a lot of gas, which needs to be eliminated.