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tachinidae

/ˌtæk.ɪˈnaɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌtæk.ɪˈnaɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название, обозначающее большое семейство мух (Tachinidae), личинки которых являются внутренними паразитами других насекомых.

A scientific noun referring to a large family of flies (Tachinidae) whose larvae are internal parasites of other insects.

proper noun

  1. Parasitic fly familyC2formalscientific

    A large family of true flies whose larvae are internal parasites of other insects, often used in biological pest control.

    ruСемейство паразитических мух

    • Tachinidae larvae develop inside caterpillars, eventually killing them.
    • Many species of Tachinidae are important for controlling agricultural pests.
    • The study of Tachinidae helps scientists understand host-parasite dynamics.