haustellum (Meaning)
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haustellum (n.)
The sucking proboscis of various insects. See Lepidoptera, and Diptera.
Synonyms & Antonyms of haustellum
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haustellum Sentence Examples
- The haustellum, a retractable proboscis, is used by female mosquitoes to penetrate the skin and extract blood.
- The size and shape of the haustellum vary significantly among different species of flies.
- The haustellum of the giant water bug is a powerful piercing and sucking device used to capture prey.
- Some species of moths have a highly specialized haustellum adapted for feeding on nectar from flowers with deep corollas.
- The haustellum of butterflies and moths is covered in sensory papillae that help them locate nectar sources.
- The haustellum of the female flea is shorter and thicker than that of the male, enabling it to pierce the skin of its host.
- The haustellum, also known as the elephant's trunk, is a highly flexible and muscular organ used for breathing, drinking, and manipulating objects.
- The haustellum of the vampire bat is equipped with sharp teeth that it uses to pierce the skin of its victims.
- The haustellum of certain species of flies is used to inject venom into their prey, paralyzing it before consuming it.
- The haustellum of the sea anemone contains venom-filled nematocysts, which it uses to capture and paralyze its prey.
FAQs About the word haustellum
The sucking proboscis of various insects. See Lepidoptera, and Diptera.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The haustellum, a retractable proboscis, is used by female mosquitoes to penetrate the skin and extract blood.
The size and shape of the haustellum vary significantly among different species of flies.
The haustellum of the giant water bug is a powerful piercing and sucking device used to capture prey.
Some species of moths have a highly specialized haustellum adapted for feeding on nectar from flowers with deep corollas.
