prostheca
/prɒsˈθiːkə/Entomology
noun
In various insects: a flexible projection from the base of the mandible.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From ancient Greek προσθήκη addition, appendage from πρός to + θήκη case, after προστιθέναι to put to, add.
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