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The model describes the effects of xylem sap flow on surface-attached bacteria during ‘Egestion,’ ‘Ingestion,’ and in ‘Undisturbed Xylem.’ The cibarial diaphragm is probably not fully extended, as shown here, for ingestion, but is likely for very powerful egestion. See text for detailed description. Stylet = stylet bundle, or all four stylets held together to form a tube.
