gastrolith (Meaning)

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gastrolith (n.)

See Crab's eyes, under Crab.

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The dinosaur's gastrolith, a stone swallowed for digestive aid, aided in grinding food in its massive digestive tract.
The herbivorous sauropod's gastroliths, measuring up to several inches in diameter, were discovered in a fossil excavation.
Scientists believe that gastroliths played a crucial role in the digestion of tough plant material by ancient dinosaurs.
The gizzard of many birds contains gastroliths, which help them crush and grind hard seeds and nuts.
The gastrolith found in the stomach of the extinct moa, a giant bird, suggests that it may have been a ground-feeding herbivore.
Some fish and other aquatic animals also utilize gastroliths for digestion.
The presence of gastroliths in the contents of a fossil stomach can provide insights into the feeding habits of extinct species.
The size and shape of a gastrolith can indicate the type of diet and digestive system of the animal that possessed it.
Researchers studying the gastroliths of modern animals seek to understand their function and the evolutionary history of this digestive adaptation.
The discovery of gastroliths in archaeological sites can provide clues about the dietary practices of ancient humans and their ancestors.

See Crab's eyes, under Crab.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The dinosaur's gastrolith, a stone swallowed for digestive aid, aided in grinding food in its massive digestive tract.

The herbivorous sauropod's gastroliths, measuring up to several inches in diameter, were discovered in a fossil excavation.

Scientists believe that gastroliths played a crucial role in the digestion of tough plant material by ancient dinosaurs.

The gizzard of many birds contains gastroliths, which help them crush and grind hard seeds and nuts.