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GO: Biological Process

proboscis extension reflex

Term ID
GO:0007637
Synonyms
  • behavioral response to nutritional stimulus, proboscis extension
  • proboscis extension in response to nutritional stimulus
Definition
The extension, through direct muscle actions, of the proboscis (the trunk-like extension of the mouthparts on the adult external head) in response to a nutritional stimulus.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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