The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 06 (of 10)

part in the formation of the bee's proboscis, which is consequently

entirely made up from the lower lip and the maxillae, the former of these two organs exhibiting the greatest modifications. The proboscis is situate on the lower part of the head, and in repose is not visible; a portion, and that by no means an inconsiderable one, of its modifications being for the purpose of its wi...