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Tzetze Fly

Description:

The tzetze fly, also known as tsetse fly, is a biting insect that belongs to the genus Glossina. It is found in various regions of sub-Saharan Africa and is known for transmitting African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness, in humans and animals.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A bloodsucking fly of the genus Glossina, found in sub-Saharan Africa, that transmits sleeping sickness.

2. Any of various other bloodsucking insects resembling the tsetse fly.

Verb (Rarely Used):

3. To be bitten by or infected with a tsetse fly.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The tsetse fly is responsible for spreading sleeping sickness among both animals and humans.

2. Safari guides advised visitors to avoid attracting tsetse flies by wearing light-colored clothing.

Verb:

3. He contracted a rare form of disease after being tsetse fly-bitten during his expedition.

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