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Proboscis extension. When the foreleg tarsi touch sucrose solution, the proboscis reflexively extends to feed as shown in D. With lower levels of excitation, the proboscis may extend only partially (B,C) or not at all (A). Responses to sound were rated as none (A), weak (B, <50% of full extension) or strong (C, ≥50% of full extension).
