Clam's siphon. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the paired siphon of a Corbicula sp. clam. These siphons are used for respiration,filter feeding and excretion. One siphon,the inhalant or incurrent siphon,draws water into the clam and directs it over the gills. The other siphon,the exhalant or excurrent siphon,pumps the used water out of the clam | |
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Taille de l’image : | 3915 px × 4484 px |
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