olfersia cervina (Meaning)
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olfersia cervina (n)
tropical American terrestrial fern with leathery lanceolate fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polybotrya
Synonyms & Antonyms of olfersia cervina
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olfersia cervina Sentence Examples
- Olfersia cervina, commonly known as moose flies, are parasitic flies belonging to the family Hippoboscidae.
- Olfersia cervina primarily feed on the blood of large ungulates such as moose, elk, and deer.
- Female Olfersia cervina lay eggs on the hair shafts of their host animals.
- The larvae of Olfersia cervina develop within the pupae on the host animal.
- Adult Olfersia cervina can live for up to 30 days on their host.
- Olfersia cervina can transmit diseases between their host animals.
- The bites of Olfersia cervina can be painful and cause swelling and irritation.
- Olfersia cervina infestations can lead to reduced weight gain, decreased milk production, and other health problems in their host animals.
- Control measures for Olfersia cervina include the use of repellents and the removal of infested animals from the herd.
- Olfersia cervina are an important part of the ecosystem, serving as a food source for other animals such as birds and bats.
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tropical American terrestrial fern with leathery lanceolate fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polybotrya
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Olfersia cervina, commonly known as moose flies, are parasitic flies belonging to the family Hippoboscidae.
Olfersia cervina primarily feed on the blood of large ungulates such as moose, elk, and deer.
Female Olfersia cervina lay eggs on the hair shafts of their host animals.
The larvae of Olfersia cervina develop within the pupae on the host animal.
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