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rostrum, rostrate

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (R)
No Taxon rostrum, rostrate
Explanation of Names
From Latin rostrum, beak.
Identification
rostrum noun - beak shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils (Wiktionary). Can also refer to a beak-like projection on another body part, such as the tibia.
rostrate adjective - having such a beak-like part

Photos showing the rostrum (mouthparts):


Photos showing a "rostrum" on another body part:
Internet References
Wiktionary: rostrum