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Gut Flora = microorganisms (bacteria)
they are really what do the digesting, breaking down the prey items cells into the chemical components which the consuming animal then uses to construct/maintain it's own cells/tissues.
In proper balance, they are beneficial, but in overabundance they can be deadly. In the right amounts E. Coli allows us all to digest animal proteins. But an overabundance of E. Coli is bad, they kind of do a little more than they're supposed to.
Too much food, not enough bacteria, some food isn't properly digested and rots in the stomach. When the ph hits a certain level, reverse perastolis kicks in and the stomach rapidly expels the nasty stuff. Along with it a big chunk of bacteria. Couple of regurges close together and you don't have enough bacteria left to digest even a small meal.
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