A proboscis /proÊËbÉsÉªs/ is an elongated appendage from the head of an animal, either a vertebrate or an invertebrate.In invertebrates, the term usually refers to tubular mouthparts used for feeding and sucking.he elephant 's trunk and the tapir 's elongated nose are called proboscis, as is the snout of the male elephant seal. The proboscis monkey is named for its enormous nose. An abnormal facial appendage that sometimes accompanies ocular and nasal abnormalities in humans is also called a proboscis.
The House of Representatives allows for no more than 435 representatives to be divided among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marina Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Last Updated January 3, 2017. Since the U.S. Congress convened on March 4, 1789, 12,238 individuals have served as Representatives, Senators, or in both capacities. There have been 10,268 Members who served only as Representatives, 1,298 Members who served only in the Senate, and 672 Members with service in both chambers. The total number of Representatives (including individuals serving in both bodies) is 10,940.