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cone-nosed bug

/ˈkəʊn nəʊzd bʌɡ/

翻译: 锥蝽,又称接吻虫,是半翅目猎蝽科锥蝽亚科昆虫的统称,因头部呈圆锥形而得名;它们吸食人或动物的血液,是恰加斯病的传播媒介。

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/ˈkəʊn nəʊzd bʌɡ/C1formalscientific
  • zh锥蝽,又称接吻虫,是半翅目猎蝽科锥蝽亚科昆虫的统称,因头部呈圆锥形而得名;它们吸食人或动物的血液,是恰加斯病的传播媒介。

A common name for insects of the subfamily Triatominae, known for their cone-shaped head and blood-feeding habits; they are vectors for Chagas disease.

  1. Blood-sucking insectC2formal

    A type of insect from the Reduviidae family, known for its cone-shaped head and habit of biting humans, often transmitting Chagas disease.

    zh锥鼻虫

    • The cone-nosed bug is commonly found in rural areas of Latin America.
    • Researchers are studying the cone-nosed bug to prevent the spread of Chagas disease.
    • A bite from a cone-nosed bug can lead to serious health complications.