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pro·bos·cis <-sces> [prə(ʊ)ˈbɒsɪs, -si:z] N

1. proboscis ZOOL:

proboscis

rilec m

2. proboscis hum (person's nose):

proboscis

krompir m

proboscis

rilec m

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The margin of the mouth is extended with elongation of proboscis and the vibrissal corner is raised beyond the margin of the eye. en.wikipedia.org

As a result, nature would select for hawk moths with longer and longer proboscis. en.wikipedia.org

A unique proboscis nerve formed by the maxillary and facial nerves runs along both sides of the trunk. en.wikipedia.org

Like all bee tongues, the bumblebee tongue (the proboscis) is a long, hairy structure that extends from a sheath-like modified maxilla. en.wikipedia.org

In cyclopia or ethmocephaly, proboscis is an abnormally formed nose. en.wikipedia.org

In most species, there are just two, located on the underside of the body just behind the proboscis. en.wikipedia.org

In some species the proboscis will autotomise (break off) if attacked and the worm will regenerate a proboscis over the course of a few weeks. en.wikipedia.org

A temulent bee is more likely to stick out its tongue, or proboscis. en.wikipedia.org

They feed by extending a large proboscis that bears four hollow jaws. en.wikipedia.org

The worms lie there with the proboscis sticking out of one opening in the burrow. en.wikipedia.org

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