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This review summarises findings on the function of the gizzard, the interaction between diet and gizzard function, and the nutritional consequences of these interactions.
1 Ιουν 2011 · The gizzard has a number of important functions, such as aiding digestion by particle size reduction, chemical degradation of nutrients and regulation of feed flow, and responds rapidly to changes in the coarseness of the diet.
gizzard, in many birds, the hind part of the stomach, especially modified for grinding food. Located between the saclike crop and the intestine, the gizzard has a thick muscular wall and may contain small stones, or gastroliths, that function in the mechanical breakdown of seeds and other foods.
A gizzard is a specialized muscular stomach found in many birds and some other animals that aids in the digestion of food. It works in conjunction with the bird's beak to mechanically break down hard food items, such as seeds and grains, into smaller particles, making them easier to digest.
The gizzard, also referred to as the ventriculus, gastric mill, and gigerium, is an organ found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (birds and other dinosaurs, crocodiles, alligators, pterosaurs), earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans.
The gizzard is a muscular, grinding organ made up of two muscles that reduce particle size of ingested foods and mixes them with digestive enzymes (Duke, 1986). From: Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2014
Definition. A gizzard is a specialized stomach found in some animals, including birds, reptiles, and earthworms, used for grinding food. It often contains ingested stones or grit to aid in the mechanical breakdown of tough food items.
