Write a note on: Gizzard of cockroach.

4 views

1 Answers

Gizzard: 

Gizzard or proventricuius is a small spherical organ. It is provided internally with a circlet of six chitinous teeth and backwardly directed bristles. The foregut ends with gizzard. 

Function: 

The chitinous teeth present in gizzard are responsible for crushing the food and the bristles help to filter the food.

4 views