Which among the following is the feeding structure in butterfly?

pseudopodia

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beak

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proboscis

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tongue

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Solution

The correct option is C proboscis
Different insects have different feeding structures.

Insects like butterfly make use of tube-like part known as a proboscis with which it sucks the nectar from flowers.

Insects like mosquitos and bedbugs make use of needle like parts to pierce and a tube-like part to suck blood.

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