Eastern Meadowlarks eat mostly insects, including crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and grubs. During winter they also eat weed seeds, spilled corn, and wild fruits, but donât eat sprouting grain. They get their food by walking on the ground and probing with their bill.
Define tricuspid. tricuspid synonyms, tricuspid pronunciation, tricuspid translation, English dictionary definition of tricuspid. n. An organ or part, especially a tooth, having three cusps. adj. also triÂ·cusÂ·piÂ·dal or triÂ·cusÂ·piÂ·date 1. Having three cusps, especially a molar tooth.
The name tricuspid comes from the fact that it has three flaps. The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is called the bicuspid valve. It also allows the flow of blood in one direction. After the oxygenated blood flows from the atrium to the ventricle the valve closes to prevent the blood from flowing back.