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Tachinidae

Tachinidae is a family of flies in the order Diptera. These flies are commonly known as tachinid flies or tachinids. They are parasitoid insects and play a vital role in biological pest control by parasitizing a wide range of other insects, including many agricultural pests.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: The family of flies known as tachinids, characterized by their parasitoid behavior.

Example sentence: Tachinidae are beneficial insects that can help reduce populations of harmful pests like cabbage loopers.

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Sense 2: Plural Noun

Definition: A group of flies belonging to the family Tachinidae.

Example sentence: The Tachinidae found in the park exhibit a diverse range of colors and sizes.

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Sense 3: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the family Tachinidae.

Example sentence: The tachinidae species in this region have adapted to a variety of habitats.

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