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Cuterebra

Cuterebra

9.9
A large fly whose young live under the skin of animals like rodents
  • noun
  • /ˌkjuːtəˈriːbə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many small mammals are affected by Cuterebra infestations.

Examples

  • Veterinarians may treat animals for infestations caused by Cuterebra species.

  • Veterinarians treat Cuterebra infestations to ensure the health of affected animals.

  • A Cuterebra infection typically results in a swelling with a breathing hole on the host's skin.

  • The larvae of Cuterebra often develop beneath the skin of wild rodents.

  • The Cuterebra larvae can cause severe infections.

  • Cuterebra larvae often cause discomfort to their hosts as they grow inside the Cuterebra skin.

  • You might find a Cuterebra in the wild if you examine a rodent's burrow during summer.

Synonyms

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  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large hairy fly whose larvae grow under the skin of mammals and cause pain

is a specific genus that mainly infests rodents and some other mammals

Surface Forms

Cuterebra singular
Cuterebras plural

Etymology

Cuterebra comes from Latin parts cutis ('skin') and terebra ('borer'), and that helps you remember that these flies are named for their larvae that bore into an animal's skin.