proventriculus
proventriculus
1. The anterior part of the stomach of a bird, where digestive enzymes are secreted. Food passes from the proventriculus to the gizzard.
2. See gastric mill.
1. The anterior part of the stomach of a bird, where digestive enzymes are secreted. Food passes from the proventriculus to the gizzard.
2. See gastric mill.
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