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The Antennae. — Consists of fourteen to six- 

 teen segments, of which the basal one is large and 

 globular. The plumose antennae of the male 

 readily distinguishes it from the female. 



Fig. 42 External Anatomy of Female Anopheles 



The Proboscis. — The proboscis consists of the 

 very highly specialized mouth parts, ensheathed 



