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botfly Meaning
botfly (n)
stout-bodied hairy dipterous fly whose larvae are parasites on humans and other mammals
botfly (n.)
A dipterous insect of the family (Estridae, of many different species, some of which are particularly troublesome to domestic animals, as the horse, ox, and sheep, on which they deposit their eggs. A common species is one of the botflies of the horse (Gastrophilus equi), the larvae of which (bots) are taken into the stomach of the animal, where they live several months and pass through their larval states. In tropical America one species sometimes lives under the human skin, and another in the stomach. See Gadfly.
botfly Sentence Examples
- The botfly is known for laying its eggs on the skin of mammals.
- The larvae of the botfly can cause myiasis, a parasitic infestation in animals and humans.
- The veterinarian removed the botfly larvae from the dog's skin.
- Travelers should be cautious in regions where the botfly is prevalent to avoid infestations.
- The botfly larvae develop under the skin of their host until they mature.
- The botfly's life cycle involves depositing eggs on a suitable host, such as a horse or a cow.
- The botfly's presence can lead to discomfort and irritation for the host animal.
- Hunters often take precautions to prevent their dogs from becoming hosts to botfly larvae.
- The botfly larvae can be surgically removed from the affected area to alleviate symptoms.
- The botfly is a common pest in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
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stout-bodied hairy dipterous fly whose larvae are parasites on humans and other mammalsA dipterous insect of the family (Estridae, of many different species, so
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The botfly is known for laying its eggs on the skin of mammals.
The larvae of the botfly can cause myiasis, a parasitic infestation in animals and humans.
The veterinarian removed the botfly larvae from the dog's skin.
Travelers should be cautious in regions where the botfly is prevalent to avoid infestations.
