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Trichomonosis is caused by a parasite that affects the mouth, throat and upper digestive tracts of birds and can make it hard for them to eat, drink or breathe.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

For example, lungfish and sharks have spiral-shaped digestive tracts that leave poop with twisty swirls.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 27, 2024

They then conducted feeding experiments on these species and subsequent viability analyses on the seeds to ascertain whether the plant's seeds can pass through their digestive tracts intact.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

But plastics have also been found to have blocked digestive tracts or pierced organs, causing death.

From National Geographic • Feb. 21, 2024

Dr. Barker found deposits of DDT throughout the digestive tracts of the worms, their blood vessels, nerves, and body wall.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson