1. adapted for or used in sucking
Usage: biological/zoological

Examples

• The mosquito’s suctorial mouthparts allow it to draw blood from its host.
• Many parasitic insects have specialized suctorial organs for feeding.
• The lamprey’s suctorial disc helps it attach to larger fish.
• Aphids use their suctorial stylets to pierce plant tissues.
• The octopus has suctorial cups on its tentacles for gripping prey.
• Certain flies possess suctorial proboscis structures for liquid feeding.