Siphon (disambiguation)
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The term siphon is used for a number of biological structures, either because flowing liquids are involved, or because the object is shaped like a siphon. In these structures, the physical phenomenon known as the siphon effect is not present.
- Siphon (insect anatomy)
- Siphon (mollusc), an organ of many aquatic molluscs through which water (or air) flows
- Oral siphon of Urochordata
- Carotid siphon, a portion of the human internal carotid artery running through the cavernous sinus, called siphon because of its shape
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