Haustellum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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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
Haustellum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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