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A proboscis is an elongated, flexible feeding structure that some animals possess, primarily used for sucking or feeding. It is commonly found in insects, such as butterflies and mosquitoes, where it functions like a straw to draw in liquids. Additionally, some mammals, like the tapir, have a proboscis that serves various purposes, including foraging and grasping. In general, the term can refer to any elongated appendage that aids in feeding or sensory functions.
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What is Nose of a mammal like elephant?
probiscus
Do back swimmers have teeth?
no, they have a probiscus like mosquitos.
What sea creature has 1 eye and measuring 16inches across the longest in the animal kingdom?
The ribbon worm. Unsure about the one eye though. It has one probiscus.
Who is woodo?
Woodo(aka Blake Woodland ) is a samurai warrior from the Taka Hani Tribe in Detriot. He is known for his retard like reflexes and plays COD 6 with Harry potter and a probiscus monkey.
How does a monarch butterfly suck nectar?
It uses it's probiscus, a flexable, long tongue like organ. Click on the 'Monarch Bufferfly' link on this page to learn more.
Why do female mosquito bites?
The female mosquitoes only bite humans because they need the proteins found in blood to lay their eggs. The male doesnt have the probiscus to bite you; it feeds on flower nectar.
How many arms do a fly have?
None. Flies have legs. Six legs to be percise. And two wings. Two antannae. One probiscus.
What do the rhin eat?
The 'Rhin' in Steven Hailbely's Yertorbian trilogy fed on the bodily fluid of anything they could puncture with their third probiscus. Most trees were safe but fruit was a favoured target. Insects and Pachyderms (elephants and Rhinoceroses) were safe but most other animals were prey.
What do rhin's eat?
The 'Rhin' in Steven Hailbely's Yertorbian trilogy fed on the bodily fluid of anything they could puncture with their third probiscus. Most trees were safe but fruit was a favoured target. Insects and Pachyderms (elephants and Rhinoceroses) were safe but most other animals were prey.
What is the name of a butterflies sipping tube that can coil and uncoil?
The coiled tube found in butterflies is called a proboscis. It is a specialized mouthpart that allows butterflies to extract nectar from flowers for feeding. The proboscis can coil and uncoil, enabling the butterfly to reach deep into flowers to access the nectar.
What mosquito-like insect has a large black and yellow striped body about one inch with a harpoon like probiscus and kills bees in the Pacific Northwest specifically the North West part of Washington?
Sounds like either a midge or a crane fly, both eat other bugs but most varieties don't bite humans
What are tube lke mouth parts of butterfly is called?
The tube like part of the mouth of all Lepidoptera (butterflies) is called probiscus. It is specifically designed to allow the animal to drink nectar from deep within the structure of a flower.
