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Plant Transport System

Aphids

What do aphids feed on? Which part of the plant must they insert their mouth parts into to feed on it?

Cicadas

Cicadas belong to the same family as aphids. They have modified mouth parts to feed on liquids rather than solid material. The nymphs, which grow underground, feed on liquids from the roots of plants, while adults feed on liquids from woody shrubs and trees.