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Siphonoglyph
A groove in the pharynx of some cnidarians that is lined with cilia which pump water into the animal's gastrovascular cavity.This water current inflates the body, circulates fluids, and provides a volume of water to act as a hydrostatic skeleton.
- Jenis Kata: noun
- Industri / Domain: Lingkungan alamiah
- Kategori: Terumbu karang
- Organization: NOAA
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