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Siphonet

Si′phon-et

,
Noun.
(Zool.)
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
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Definition 2024


siphonet

siphonet

English

Noun

siphonet (plural siphonets)

  1. (zoology) One of the two dorsal tubular organs on the rear part of the abdomen of aphids, which secrete honeydew.