Category:Rhinophore

Rhi"no*phore, n. Etym: [rhino- + gr. (zoöl.)

Defn: one of the two tentacle-like organs on the back of the head or Neck of a nudibranch or tectibranch mollusk. They are usually Retractile, and often transversely furrowed or plicate, and are Regarded as olfactory organs. Called also dorsal tentacles. See Illust. under pygobranchia, and opisthobranchia.