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Sentences with GLOSSA

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"A glossa is the tongue of an insect or other invertebrate animal."
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"The glossa of a bee is used for feeding on nectar."
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"The glossa is a characteristic feature of the mouthparts of certain insects."
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"Some species of ants have a long glossa for feeding on liquid food."
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"The length of the glossa can vary among different insect species."
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"A butterfly uses its glossa to suck nectar from flowers."
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"The mosquito's glossa pierces the skin and sucks blood."
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"The length of a glossa can be an important taxonomic characteristic."
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"The glossa is a modified mouthpart that assists in feeding."
10
"During feeding, the glossa extends outward from the insect's mouth."
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"The glossa functions similarly to a straw for sucking up fluids."
12
"Hummingbirds have a long glossa that allows them to reach deep into flowers."
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"In some insects, the glossa is covered in tiny hairs."
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"The shape and size of the glossa can vary greatly among insects."
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"Certain moth species have a reduced or absent glossa."
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"The glossa is often used to transfer pollen from one flower to another."
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"In bees, the glossa is also known as the proboscis."
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"The glossa is an essential structure for the feeding behavior of many insects."
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"The glossa of butterflies is coiled up when not in use."
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"The glossa of an insect is an important anatomical adaptation for feeding."
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