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gasterophilus

/ˌɡæs.təˈrɒf.ɪ.ləs/

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noun

/ˌɡæs.təˈrɒf.ɪ.ləs/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода лошадиных оводов, принадлежащих к семейству Gasterophilidae.

A scientific genus name for a type of horse botfly, belonging to the family Gasterophilidae.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Horse botfly genusC2formalscientific

    A genus of parasitic flies in the family Gasterophilidae, whose larvae (botflies) infest the digestive tract of horses and other equids.

    ruРод желудочных оводов

    • The Gasterophilus genus is responsible for causing gasterophilosis in horses.
    • Veterinarians often treat horses for Gasterophilus infestations during the summer months.
    • The life cycle of Gasterophilus involves eggs laid on the horse's legs and then ingested.
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  • gasterophilus plural form
  • gasterophilus' possessive plural form
  • gasterophilus's possessive singular form