haustellate adjective. ['hɔ:stǝlǝt, -leɪt] M19.
[mod. Latin haustellatus, formed as HAUSTELLUM + -ATE².]
Zoology.
1. Esp. of an insect: provided with a mouth adapted for sucking (rather than mastication); provided with a haustellum (rather than mandibles). M19.

2. Of a mouth or mouthparts: adapted for sucking, suctorial. M19.

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