Crop

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Crop (Anatomy)

Crop (/krɒp/), also known as the craw or ingluvies, is a part of the digestive system of certain animals, including birds and insects. It is used for the temporary storage of food.

Etymology

The term "crop" is derived from the Old English 'cropp', which means "bird's craw" or "cluster of fruit". The term "craw" is of Scottish origin and is synonymous with "crop".

Function

The crop functions as a storage area where food can be held before it continues to the gizzard. This allows the animal to eat large amounts and then digest it over time.

Related Terms

  • Gizzard: A part of a bird's stomach where the food is ground up.
  • Digestive system: The system that processes food in an organism.
  • Bird anatomy: The physical structure of birds.

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