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gasterophilidae

/ˌɡæs.tə.rəˈfɪl.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌɡæs.tə.rəˈfɪl.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий семейство мух, широко известных как оводы-желудочники, которые паразитируют на лошадях и других непарнокопытных.

A scientific term referring to a family of flies, commonly known as horse botflies, which are parasitic on horses and other equids.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Horse botfliesC2formalscientific

    A family of parasitic flies whose larvae develop in the digestive tract of horses and other equids.

    ruОводы лошадиные

    • The Gasterophilidae family includes species that are common pests of horses.
    • Veterinarians often treat horses for infestations of Gasterophilidae larvae.
    • The life cycle of Gasterophilidae involves eggs laid on the horse's legs.