proboscises

[US]/prəˈbɒsɪsɪz/
[UK]/prəˈbɑːsɪsɪz/

Translation

n.long nose (as of an elephant); snout (of an insect)

Phrases & Collocations

long proboscises

curved proboscises

insect proboscises

proboscises feeding

proboscises adaptations

proboscises structure

proboscises length

proboscises function

proboscises types

proboscises evolution

Example Sentences

the elephants use their proboscises to drink water.

some insects have long proboscises for feeding.

proboscises are essential for butterflies to extract nectar.

the proboscises of certain species can be quite flexible.

scientists study the evolution of proboscises in animals.

proboscises allow some animals to reach food sources.

hummingbirds have specialized proboscises for sipping nectar.

different species exhibit various adaptations of proboscises.

proboscises can vary greatly in length among species.

some mammals have evolved proboscises for unique feeding habits.

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