Lithophagy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lithophagy is a noun meaning The practice of ingesting stones to aid in digestion, occurring in some birds (Aves) and crocodylians (Crocodylia).
Meaning
The practice of ingesting stones to aid in digestion, occurring in some birds (Aves) and crocodylians (Crocodylia).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lithophilia, gastrolith, geophagy, litholater, lithogenesis, lithiasis.
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