Gizzard, Non-avian

Muskelmage hos landdjur

Svensk definition

En del i mag-tarmsystemet hos vissa reptiler (alligatorer och krokodiler), liksom hos vissa fiskar, mollusker och insekter. Dess funktion är att mekaniskt mala sönder mat.

Engelsk definition

A component of the gastrointestinal tract of some reptiles (ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES), as well as certain fish, mollusks, and insects. It functions to mechanically grind food.

Svenska synonymer

Muskelmage hos landlevande djur

Engelska synonymer

Gizzard, Non avian Gizzards, Non-avian Non-avian Gizzard Non-avian Gizzards Gastric Mill Gastric Mills Mill, Gastric Mills, Gastric