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At specific moments, these structures close forcefully, generating small blood splashes in multiple directions. Feeding occurred in two distinct phases: an initial probing phase, often distinguished by ineffective blood intake, and a subsequent engorgement phase that was initiated exclusively upon the selection of small dermal \u201cfeeder vessels.\u201d Acridine Orange labelling showed abundant early salivation that penetrated progressively deeper into the dermis and remained detectable for over an hour, reflecting both the tissue damage and enzymatic effects. The analysis of images demonstrated the sequential salivation events, highlighting an initial high-frequency phase followed by a more gradual pattern during engorgement. 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