siphuncle (Meaning)
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siphuncle (n.)
The tube which runs through the partitions of chambered cephalopod shells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of siphuncle
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siphuncle Sentence Examples
- The siphuncle in the nautilus's shell allows it to control its buoyancy by releasing gas or liquid.
- The siphuncle is a vital anatomical feature that connects the animal's soft body to its shell.
- In the ammonite's spiral shell, the siphuncle is positioned near the outer whorl.
- The siphuncle of the Paleozoic orthoceras was used to retract the soft body into the protective shell.
- The siphuncle in modern squid and octopus serves as a passage for the circulatory system.
- The size and shape of the siphuncle can vary significantly depending on the species of cephalopod.
- Scientists use the siphuncle to study the evolutionary history and paleoecology of cephalopods.
- The siphuncle is essential for the survival of cephalopods in marine environments.
- The siphuncle can also be used to determine the ontogenetic stage of a cephalopod.
- The siphuncle has been a subject of fascination for paleontologists and marine biologists for centuries.
FAQs About the word siphuncle
The tube which runs through the partitions of chambered cephalopod shells.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The siphuncle in the nautilus's shell allows it to control its buoyancy by releasing gas or liquid.
The siphuncle is a vital anatomical feature that connects the animal's soft body to its shell.
In the ammonite's spiral shell, the siphuncle is positioned near the outer whorl.
The siphuncle of the Paleozoic orthoceras was used to retract the soft body into the protective shell.
