siphoniform

Meaning

Resembling a siphon or tube, especially in having a long, narrow, and typically curved shape. This term is often used in biology to describe the shape of certain organs or structures, such as the siphoniform tubes found in some species of sea creatures.

Examples

• The siphoniform shape of the tube allowed for efficient fluid transfer.
• The biologist studied the siphoniform structures found in the ocean creature's body.