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    Why is an elephant's "nose" called a trunk?

    Question #117236. Asked by star_gazer. (Sep 01 10 7:14 PM)


    HannahConner88

    		It is called a trunk because it looks like a tree trunk. The proper name is Proboscis, which is an appendage that comes from the head of many creatures. The Proboscis' purpose is for the nourishment of an animal, insect, etc.

    Sep 01 10, 10:30 PM
    star_gazer

    		That is correct.

    http://www.thefreedictionary.com/trunk

    Sep 01 10, 11:02 PM

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