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Gizzard

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gizzard)

The gizzard and gigerium, is an organ found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (dinosaurs, birds, crocodiles and alligators), earthworms, some gastropods and some fish. This specialized stomach constructed of thick, muscular walls is used for grinding up food; often rocks are instrumental in this process. In certain insects and mollusks, the gizzard features chitinous plates or teeth. (Wikipedia)

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27-Mar-2013

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