Term Name: proboscis
Synonyms:
Definition: The trunk-like extension of adult head, forming a protrusible sucking proboscis for the ingestion of liquid food (pg 425 Miller et al., 1950; pg 383, Ferris et al., 1950).
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:6004535]

Relationships
develops from: labial disc
is part of: mouthpart
is a type of: ectoderm-derived structure organism subdivision