The difference between Cytopharynx and Gullet

When used as nouns, cytopharynx means a tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested, whereas gullet means the throat or esophagus.

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  1. Cytopharynx as a noun (cytology):

    A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.

  1. Gullet as a noun:

    The throat or esophagus.

  2. Gullet as a noun (cytology):

    The cytopharynx of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.

  3. Gullet as a noun:

    The space between the teeth of a saw blade.

  4. Gullet as a noun:

    A channel for water.

  5. Gullet as a noun:

    A preparatory cut or channel in excavations, of sufficient width for the passage of earth wagons.

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