Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133910605
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 35, Problem 2RQ
Summary Introduction

To give:

The examples of a “vertebrate” and an “invertebrate” that uses gizzards.

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Gizzard is present in many birds. The hind part of the stomach is especially modified for grinding food. It is located between the saclike crop and intestine. Gizzards have a thick muscular wall and it may contain small stones that functions in the mechanical breakdown of seeds and other foods.

Summary Introduction

To give:

A general description about the structure and function of the gizzard and how it works.

Introduction:

Gizzard is also called as “gastric mill” and “gigerium”, it is an organ found in the digestive tract of some animals, including earthworms, crocodiles, and birds.

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