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).
There are 535 members of Congress 100 Senators and 435 Representatives. All states have two Senators while population determines representation in the House. The Commonwealth has 9 members of the House of Representatives.here are 535 members of Congress 100 Senators and 435 Representatives. All states have two Senators while population determines representation in the House. The Commonwealth has 9 members of the House of Representatives.