Proboscis. proboscis. 1. (Science: zoology) A hollow organ or tube attached to the head, or connected with the mouth, of various animals, and generally used in taking food or drink; a snout; a trunk. The proboscis of an elephant is a flexible muscular elongation of the nose.The proboscis of insects is usually a chitinous tube formed by the modified maxillae, or by the labium. 2. (Science: zoology) By extension, applied to various tubelike mouth organs of the lower animals that can be everted or protruded.he proboscis of an elephant is a flexible muscular elongation of the nose. The proboscis of insects is usually a chitinous tube formed by the modified maxillae, or by the labium.
California currently has 53 members in the US  House of Representatives. That number will be adjusted after the  2020 US Census, effective with the 2022 elections.  Califo â¦ rnia has 55 representatives.
For example, smaller states like Vermont and Delaware have one representative while large states like California have 53 representatives. Currently, the Michigan Congressional Delegation is composed of 14 representatives in the House and two Senators in the U.S. Senate.or example, smaller states like Vermont and Delaware have one representative while large states like California have 53 representatives. Currently, the Michigan Congressional Delegation is composed of 14 representatives in the House and two Senators in the U.S. Senate.