The __________ of birds develops from the caudal portion of the esophagus and is used to store food.

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The crop develops from the caudal portion of the esophagus and is a pouch that is used to temporarily store food in birds. It allows for more efficient digestion by releasing small amounts of food into the stomach at a time. The gizzard is another part of the avian digestive system, but it is not developed from the esophagus and is responsible for grinding food. The liver, omasum, and rumen are parts of the digestive system in ruminants, but not in birds.

The __________ of Birds Develops from the Caudal Portion of the Esophagus