Fly proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of the proboscis (feeding mouthpart) of a fly (order Diptera). Flies possess mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking. The tip of the proboscis has two spongy labella (red). They are covered in pseudotracheae (channels),which are used to soak up liquids. Magnification: x275 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
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