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gasterophilidae
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gasterophilidae has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Gasterophilidae

Definition: Gasterophilidae is a family of parasitic flies commonly known as botflies or horse botflies. These insects infest the digestive tracts of horses and related animals during their larval stages.

Usage:

  1. This field guide provides comprehensive information on the life cycle and control of Gasterophilidae in horses.
  2. Horse owners should be vigilant in preventing Gasterophilidae infestations through proper management practices.

Sample sentences:

  1. The Gasterophilidae larvae attach themselves to the stomach lining of horses.
  2. A veterinarian should be consulted to diagnose and treat Gasterophilidae infections.

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