gizzard
The muscular enlargement of the alimentary canal that has usually thick muscular walls and a tough horny lining for grinding the food and when the crop is present follows it and the proventriculus.
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Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Host-associated > Birds > Digestive system > Stomach > Gizzard | — |
Broader habitats
Also called
- gastric mill
- gigerium
- ventriculus