haustellum
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Antlia: the spiral tongue or haustellum of Lepidoptera.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
The insect derives an advantage from its increased haustellum, but what advantage does the plant derive from its retiring nectary?
From Story of Creation as Told By Theology and By Science by Ackland, T. S. (Thomas Suter)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
