haustellum








noun, plural haus·tel·la [haw-stel-uh] /hɔˈstɛl ə/.

  1. (in certain crustaceans and insects) an organ or part of the proboscis adapted for sucking blood or plant juices.

noun plural -la (-lə)

  1. the tip of the proboscis of a housefly or similar insect, specialized for sucking food
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