Some animals have an inborn instinct to swallow gastroliths in order to improve the breaking down of food inside their stomachs. What kind of objects are gastroliths?
- Rocks
- Plants that are rich in digestive enzymes
- Insects
- Excrements
Answer
The correct answer is A) Rocks.
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