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Gastric Mill.
Gastric Mill - as a noun
Thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gizzard27ventriculus16Example Sentences
"The gastric mill is a structure found in the stomachs of some animals, such as crustaceans."
"The gastric mill is responsible for grinding up food into smaller particles for digestion."
"Many arthropods, like crabs and lobsters, have a gastric mill in their digestive system."
"The gastric mill consists of strong muscles and teeth-like structures called ossicles."
"The rhythmic contractions of the gastric mill help break down tough food materials."
