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Meaning of medfly
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medfly (n)
small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
medfly Sentence Examples
- The medfly quarantine measures prevented the further spread of the invasive species.
- Scientists are developing genetic engineering techniques to control medfly populations.
- The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is a major pest of fruit crops worldwide.
- Trapping programs are used to monitor medfly populations and prevent infestations.
- Quarantine protocols for medfly-infested areas involve the treatment or destruction of fruits and vegetables.
- The medfly has a short lifespan and can lay up to 1,000 eggs during its life.
- The larvae of the medfly can severely damage fruits by feeding on them.
- The presence of medfly can lead to restrictions on fruit and vegetable trade.
- The use of pesticides is one method of controlling medfly populations.
- Researchers are exploring the potential for biological control agents to combat the medfly.
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small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit
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The medfly quarantine measures prevented the further spread of the invasive species.
Scientists are developing genetic engineering techniques to control medfly populations.
The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is a major pest of fruit crops worldwide.
Trapping programs are used to monitor medfly populations and prevent infestations.
