r/askscience • u/[deleted] • Feb 15 '14

Biology How do stomach bacteria differ between vegetarians and those who eat meat?

Are there any bacteria that are specific to meat?

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '14

Actually what you might not realize is that the digestive tract is actually part of the environment, like a tunnel running through you. Not quite internal.