proboscis

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When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a mouthpart called a proboscis to suck up blood.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

To control the rough positioning of the proboscis in the flower, the animals move their entire bodies in flight, while the smaller movements of the proboscis itself are used to precisely target the flower pattern.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2024

They were indeed able to reproduce the conditions of proboscis drinking.

From National Geographic • Aug. 8, 2023

Rob, whose ego is as bruised as his proboscis, childishly lashes out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

There were butterfly wings, to go with the proboscis.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor