proboscis extension reflex

Term ID

GO:0007637

Synonyms

• behavioral response to nutritional stimulus, proboscis extension
• proboscis extension in response to nutritional stimulus

Definition

The extension, through direct muscle actions, of the proboscis (the trunk-like extension of the mouthparts on the adult external head) in response to a nutritional stimulus.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO