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What is the advantage to the sphinx moth Xanthopan morgani by having an 8-inch long tongue?
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its used to attract mates through sexual selection
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What is sphinx famous for?
The Sphinx is famous for having the head of a Pharoah and the body of a lion.
What is a sentence with the word Sphinx?
We got the idea of having a sphinx like cat on the cover from Chris's cat.
Mouthparts of a butterfly?
Siphoning mouthparts are found in butterflies and some moths (Lepidoptera). The probiscis (galea) is a modification of the maxillary galea found in the more primitive madibulate (chewing) mouthparts, as seen in the cockroach. Compare the above diagram with the cockroach maxillae. The probiscis consists of paired galea which, during feeding, fit together to form a tube that is used to suck up nectar (it acts like a straw). When not in use the proboscis is coiled and held close to the underside of the head.The Morgan's sphinx moth, Xanthopan morgani, has the longest proboscis at 30 to 35 cm in length. The labial palps have a sensory function and in some nocturnal moths they are used as hearing organs. Siphoning mouthparts are found in butterflies and some moths (Lepidoptera). The probiscis (galea) is a modification of the maxillary galea found in the more primitive madibulate (chewing) mouthparts, as seen in the cockroach. Compare the above diagram with the cockroach maxillae. The probiscis consists of paired galea which, during feeding, fit together to form a tube that is used to suck up nectar (it acts like a straw). When not in use the proboscis is coiled and held close to the underside of the head.The Morgan's sphinx moth, Xanthopan morgani, has the longest proboscis at 30 to 35 cm in length. The labial palps have a sensory function and in some nocturnal moths they are used as hearing organs. Siphoning mouthparts are found in butterflies and some moths (Lepidoptera). The probiscis (galea) is a modification of the maxillary galea found in the more primitive madibulate (chewing) mouthparts, as seen in the cockroach. Compare the above diagram with the cockroach maxillae. The probiscis consists of paired galea which, during feeding, fit together to form a tube that is used to suck up nectar (it acts like a straw). When not in use the proboscis is coiled and held close to the underside of the head.The Morgan's sphinx moth, Xanthopan morgani, has the longest proboscis at 30 to 35 cm in length. The labial palps have a sensory function and in some nocturnal moths they are used as hearing organs.
What is a sphinx man?
The Great Sphinx is a mythical creature that originated in ancient Egypt. It combines the body of a beast (usually a lion) with the face of the ruling pharaoh. In Greek mythology a sphinx was usually made up with the head of a monster, breasts of a woman, and the body of a lion, having wings of a bird. The sphinx lay stretched out on a large rock. More info:http://www.essortment.com/all/greatsphinxeg_rchk.htm
The famous statues of a half-lion in Egypt are called?
the answer is Sphinx
What is special about Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia in Yu-Gi-Oh?
Andro Sphinx and Sphinx Teleia can be destroyed with Pyramid of Light and used to summon Theinen the Great Sphinx.
What did the sphinx do to the citizens of Thebes?
what was the sphinx and what did she do
How do you get your cat speak back on RuneScape?
The amulet can be regained by speaking to the Sphinx in Sophanem, while having a cat walking or in the inventory.
What is the largest sphinx in the world?
The oldest sphinx is in giza,egypt.
What country is the Great Sphinx?
Egypt Was The Great Sphinx
What animal is the bottom half of the Sphinx?
If your talking about Theinen the Great Sphinx, the bottom half is Sphinx Teleia and the top half is Andro Sphinx.
What is a sentences for sphinx?
The sphinx is a famous landmark.We visited the sphinx last month.
