Siphoning-sucking

Pronunciation
/si-foh-ning-suck-ing/
Category
Mouthparts
Singular
Siphoning-sucking mouthpart
Plural
Siphoning-sucking mouthparts

Definition

A type of mouthpart found in certain insects where the mouthparts are modified to siphon and suck liquids. These include structures like the proboscis.

Etymology

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