page_title: Proboscis
hierarchical_section_title: Proboscis
caption_attribution_description: English: The head of a male hoverfly (Eristalinus taeniops). Français&#160;: Tête d'un Syrphide mâle, Eristalinus taeniops. Português: Mosca-das-flores macho, da espécie Eristalinus taeniops Camera: Nikon D80, Tokina 100mm macro with extension tube Exposure: manual exposure - F/20, 1/160, ISO 100
context_page_description: A proboscis is an elongated appendage from the head of an animal, either a vertebrate or an invertebrate. In invertebrates, the term usually refers to tubular mouthparts used for feeding and sucking. In vertebrates, a proboscis is an elongated nose or snout.
context_section_description: A proboscis (/proʊˈbɒsɪs/ or /proʊˈbɒskɪs/) is an elongated appendage from the head of an animal, either a vertebrate or an invertebrate. In invertebrates, the term usually refers to tubular mouthparts used for feeding and sucking. In vertebrates, a proboscis is an elongated nose or snout.
caption: A syrphid fly using its proboscis to reach the nectar of a flower
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