Siphonet

Siphonet
Siphonet Si"phon*et, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of the two dorsal tubular organs on the hinder part of the abdomen of aphids. They give exit to the honeydew. See Illust. under {Aphis}. [1913 Webster]

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  • siphonet — si·phon·et …   English syllables

  • siphonet — |sīfə|net noun ( s) Etymology: siphon + et : a honey tube of an aphid …   Useful english dictionary

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