SIPHONET

Etymology

Noun

siphonet (plural siphonets)

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

Anagrams

• phoniest

Source: Wiktionary


Si"phon*et, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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