Niko Komin · @kokemikal
42 followers · 49 posts · Server sciencemastodon.com@biodiversitypix for those (including myself) who have no idea what they're looking at—Wikipedia says:
"The #gizzard … is an organ found in the digestive tract of some animals, including #archosaurs (#pterosaurs, #crocodiles, #alligators, #dinosaurs, #birds), #earthworms, some #gastropods, some #fish, and some #crustaceans. This specialized stomach … is used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit." So, cool pics of said stones. #scientificiIllustration
#gizzard #archosaurs #pterosaurs #crocodiles #alligators #dinosaurs #birds #earthworms #Gastropods #fish #crustaceans #scientificiillustration