siphonal (Meaning)
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siphonal (a.)
Of or pertaining to a siphon; resembling a siphon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of siphonal
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siphonal Sentence Examples
- The siphonal tube of the clam extended into the water, drawing in nutrients.
- The siphonal groove of the nautilus serves as a protective passageway for its tentacles.
- The siphonal canal of the conch is responsible for water circulation within the shell.
- The siphonal notch of the whelk allows its operculum to fit snugly when retracted.
- The siphonal beak of the cuttlefish is a sharp, parrot-like structure used for feeding.
- The siphonal indentation on the ammonite fossil indicates the location of its respiratory system.
- The siphonal apparatus of the octopus enables it to propel itself through water by jet propulsion.
- The siphonal mantle cavity of the limpet provides a protected environment for its gills and other organs.
- The siphonal fold on the gastropod shell helps to regulate water flow and prevents backflow.
- The siphonal shield of the sand collar snail protects its delicate respiratory structures from the surrounding sediment.
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Of or pertaining to a siphon; resembling a siphon.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The siphonal tube of the clam extended into the water, drawing in nutrients.
The siphonal groove of the nautilus serves as a protective passageway for its tentacles.
The siphonal canal of the conch is responsible for water circulation within the shell.
The siphonal notch of the whelk allows its operculum to fit snugly when retracted.
