siphonostomata (Meaning)
siphonostomata (n. pl.)
A tribe of parasitic copepod Crustacea including a large number of species that are parasites of fishes, as the lerneans. They have a mouth adapted to suck blood.
An artificial division of gastropods including those that have siphonostomatous shells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of siphonostomata
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siphonostomata Sentence Examples
- The siphonostomata of the bed bug pierces the skin, allowing it to feed on blood.
- The siphonostomata of parasitic flies are specialized mouthparts designed for piercing and sucking nutrients.
- The siphonostomata of aphids enable them to feed on plant sap by penetrating plant tissues.
- The mosquito's siphonostomata contain six stylets, including piercing stylets and feeding tubes.
- The siphonostomata of tsetse flies are adapted to penetrate the tough skin of mammals.
- The siphonostomal complex of tabanids includes mouthparts for piercing, cutting, and sucking blood.
- The siphonostomata of the sandfly are used for both biting and blood-feeding.
- The size and shape of siphonostomata vary significantly among different insect species.
- The structure of the siphonostomata often reflects the specific feeding habits of the insect.
- Siphonostomata play a crucial role in the transmission of diseases by insect vectors.
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A tribe of parasitic copepod Crustacea including a large number of species that are parasites of fishes, as the lerneans. They have a mouth adapted to suck bloo
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The siphonostomata of the bed bug pierces the skin, allowing it to feed on blood.
The siphonostomata of parasitic flies are specialized mouthparts designed for piercing and sucking nutrients.
The siphonostomata of aphids enable them to feed on plant sap by penetrating plant tissues.
The mosquito's siphonostomata contain six stylets, including piercing stylets and feeding tubes.
