noun (plural: siphunculi) as in strong fondness

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Example:Paleontologists studied the siphunculi of ammonites to understand the hydrodynamic properties of these ancient marine creatures.

Definition:The thread-like structures that run through the chambers of extinct ammonites, contributing to the internal hydrostatic balance.

From ammonite siphunculi

Example:The squid siphuncle is crucial for controlling the buoyancy of the squid as it moves through water.

Definition:The thin filament found in the mantle of squids, which helps regulate gas exchange and maintains buoyancy.

From squid siphuncle