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Gasterophilidae

Gasterophilidae

9.9
A group of flies whose young live inside the stomachs of horses and other animals
  • noun
  • /ˌɡæstəˈrɒfɪlaɪdiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gasterófilidos
  • The larvae of Gasterophilidae can cause digestive issues in horses as they develop inside the host.

Examples

  • The Gasterophilidae family includes several species that infest horses with their larvae.

  • Veterinarians study Gasterophilidae to understand and manage equine parasitic infections.

  • Gasterophilidae are well known for their unique life cycle involving attachment to the digestive tract of horses.

  • The Gasterophilidae family includes several species that affect horses.

  • Do you know about Gasterophilidae and their life cycle?

  • Equine veterinarians often examine Gasterophilidae infections to ensure the health of their patients.

  • Farmers should monitor their horses for signs of Gasterophilidae infestation, as it can affect their performance.

Synonyms

family Gasterophilidae
vsGasterophilidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies called botflies whose young live inside horses and other animals and harm them

is the same group but named without an explicit taxonomic label

Compounds

family Gasterophilidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies called botflies whose young live inside horses and other animals and harm them

Surface Forms

Gasterophilidae singular
Gasterophilidaes plural
Gasterophilidae plural

Etymology

Gasterophilidae comes from Greek parts: gaster meaning 'stomach', phil meaning 'lover', and the ending -idae meaning 'family'. So it is like 'stomach-lovers', because the flies' larvae, or baby flies, live in the stomachs of horses.