The posterior "pyloric" stomach chamber of a crustacean often has a lining of bristlelike setae. Collectively, these setae share a functional similarity with the omasum of ruminants, in that both
A) prevent larger food particles from passing down the digestive tract.
B) participate in the mechanical grinding of food.
C) participate in the storing of food.
D) are the primary site of nutrient absorption.
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