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The siphon is part of the mantle of the mollusc, and the water flow is directed to (or from) the mantle cavity. A single siphon occurs in some gastropods. In those bivalves which have siphons, the siphons are paired.
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What is the function of the siphons?
A siphon is found in octopus, squid, and in some snails and clams. The function is movement, feeding, respiration, and reproduction. In bi-valves, the siphons are paired. In cephalopods, there is a single siphon or funnel which is known as a hyponome.
What is the purpose of facilitated diffusion?
there is no freaking purpose, Biology blows. -___-
What is the purpose of sensible perspiration?
well, it has the same purpose of a normal perspiration.
What is the purpose gnat?
The purpose of a gnat is to keep you on your toes by swatting at your ears and nose. Actually I dont have a clue as I am looking for the purpose of this miserable pest ugh!!!
What is the purpose of a jaguar?
The purpose of a jaguar is to protect the killed animals from birds or insects. The other purpose is to protect crops from large animals like deer.
What is the purpose of siphons?
Fist tell me what they are then ill tell you.
How many siphons do clams have?
The clam has two siphons excurrent and incurrent
Name the clams Siphons?
the inhalent and the exhalent siphons
What do squid siphons do?
Siphons can be used as a form of locomotion. Water goes into the siphon and shoots out and acts as a form of jet propulsion, directing the squid in the way it wants to go.
What are the clam's siphons names?
The clam has two siphons. The excurrent siphon (which expels water and waste out of the clam) and the incurrent siphon (which brings oxygen and food and water into the clam).
What is the function of the siphons?
A siphon is found in octopus, squid, and in some snails and clams. The function is movement, feeding, respiration, and reproduction. In bi-valves, the siphons are paired. In cephalopods, there is a single siphon or funnel which is known as a hyponome.
Bivalves take in sea water through hollow tubes called?
siphons
What do squids do when scared?
they flash different colors and spray ink out of special siphons.
Are parts available for Soda King Siphons made by Walter Kidde and Company?
No.
Where do siphons in a clam lead?
They lead to the gut. It just gives oxygen! Hope this helps!
How do fuel gets from the tank to engine on semi-truck?
A fuel pump siphons the fuel through hoses.
Who was the first person to make an automaton?
The Greek mathematician Hero of Alexandriais credited with writings about hydraulics to be used for siphons.
