Pink Lotus Flower and Buddhism. In Buddhism different colors of flowers have different symbolism is and meanings, for example the blue Lotus is associated with spiritual freedom, whereas the red lotus symbolizes love and compassion.ink Lotus Flower and Buddhism. In Buddhism different colors of flowers have different symbolism is and meanings, for example the blue Lotus is associated with spiritual freedom, whereas the red lotus symbolizes love and compassion.
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.
When not in use, the proboscis is retracted into the. mouth, but when a leech has located a prey item, the proboscis pops out of the mouth. and the leech uses it to spear its prey and then, once the prey is subdued, the leech uses. the hollow proboscis like a soda straw and sucks up the juices of its prey.