Beak
- Pronunciation
- /beek/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Beak
- Plural
- Beaks
Definition
A term sometimes used to describe the mouthparts of certain insects, like mosquitoes and true bugs, often synonymous with proboscis or rostrum.
Etymology
Example
The mosquito pierced the skin with its beak to feed on blood.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Mouthparts
- Feeding
- Insects
Usage Notes
In entomology, 'beak' is not commonly used for birds but can describe similar structures in insects.