family gasterophilidae

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Noun family gasterophilidae has 1 sense

Gasterophilidae, family Gasterophilidae - horse botflies
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Diptera, order Diptera
--₁ has members: Gasterophilus, genus Gasterophilus

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Family Gasterophilidae

Description:

The family Gasterophilidae refers to a group of insects commonly known as botflies or horse botflies. These parasitic flies belong to the order Diptera and are predominantly found in the digestive tracts of horses and other equines. They have a unique life cycle, starting from eggs laid on the horse's coat, which are then ingested by the animal and develop into larvae before emerging as adult flies.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Referring to the taxonomic family Gasterophilidae and the insects it encompasses.

Example Sentence:

The family Gasterophilidae includes several species of botflies that parasitize horses.

Sense 2:

Describing an infestation or presence of botflies in a particular area or population.

Example Sentence:

The local herd suffered from a severe Gasterophilidae infestation, causing discomfort and digestive issues among the horses.