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What organ in birds hold rocks that they swallow to help with digestion?
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∙ 14y ago
That would be the gizzard.
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∙ 14y ago
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Is it possible to swallow a rock?
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How can plants chemically change rocks into soil?
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A botanist studies various plants, the morphology of the plant and the relationship between plants
Where are rocks formed?
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What animal swallows rocks to aid digestion?
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What is an fact about worms?
They swallow rocks to help with digestion
Which emus eat rocks?
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Do cows eat rocks to help with digestion?
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Can hens eat sand?
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Why do crocodiles have a lot of rocks in them?
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What is the organ of Saturn's rings?
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As birds have no teeth they swallow pebbles to use in their gizzards as grinders. Seals and sea lions will swallow rocks to use as ballast. Sea otters will use rocks as bashers to open up sea urchins and the like. Gull and Crows will drop nuts and shells on rocks to break them open.
Why does your box turtle eat lime rocks?
Aids digestion
What animal swallows rocks to aid in digestion?
sea lion
Why do some birds eat sand?
Many species of birds will swallow stones. These aid in digestion because they help grind items in their stomachs. These stones are called gizzard stones or gastroliths and are usually smooth and round from the polishing action in the animal's stomach. When too smooth to do their required work, they may be passed or regurgitated.
Do all birds eat rocks after they eat their seeds?
no,not necessary that all birds do the same...
