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ˈgæs trə lɪθgas·trolith
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gastrolithnoun
rocks which are or have been held inside the digestive tract of an animal to aid in buoyancy or food processing.
Etymology: Taken from gastro-, meaning stomach, and -lith, related to stone.
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Gastrolith
A gastrolith, also called a stomach stone or gizzard stone, is a rock held inside a gastrointestinal tract. Gastroliths in some species are retained in the muscular gizzard and used to grind food in animals lacking suitable grinding teeth. In other species the rocks are ingested and pass through the digestive system and are frequently replaced. The grain size depends upon the size of the animal and the gastrolith's role in digestion. Other species use gastroliths as ballast. Particles ranging in size from sand to cobble have been documented.
Webster Dictionary
Gastrolithnoun
see Crab's eyes, under Crab
Etymology: [Gastro- + -lith.]
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Gastrolith
A gastrolith, also called a stomach stone or gizzard stones, is a rock held inside a gastrointestinal tract. Gastroliths are retained in the muscular gizzard and used to grind food in animals lacking suitable grinding teeth. The grain size depends upon the size of the animal and the gastrolith's role in digestion. Other species use gastroliths as ballast. Particles ranging in size from sand to cobbles have been documented.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gastrolith in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gastrolith in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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