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Gasterophilus intestinalis

Gasterophilus intestinalis

9.9
A fly whose young live in horses' stomachs and cause illness
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Veterinarians often check horses for signs of Gasterophilus intestinalis infestation during routine examinations.

Examples

  • The larvae of Gasterophilus intestinalis can cause gastric ulcers in their equine hosts.

  • Symptoms of Gasterophilus intestinalis infestation include weight loss.

  • Treatment programs are essential to control Gasterophilus intestinalis populations on horse farms.

  • The Gasterophilus intestinalis is a common parasite in horses.

  • The larvae of Gasterophilus intestinalis can cause gastric ulcers in their equine hosts.

  • Veterinarians often check horses for signs of Gasterophilus intestinalis infestation during routine examinations.

  • Treatment programs are essential to control Gasterophilus intestinalis populations on horse farms.

Synonyms

horse botfly
vsGasterophilus intestinalis
  • Specialized
9.1

A large fly whose young live in a horse's stomach and intestines and harm it

is one specific species whose larvae infest the stomach and cause health problems

Surface Forms

Gasterophilus intestinalis singular
Gasterophilus intestinalises plural
Gasterophilus intestinalis plural

Morphology

Gasterophilus + intestinalis

The genus name 'Gasterophilus' indicates a type of fly affecting horses' digestion, and the species epithet 'intestinalis' is a Latin-derived form clearly related to English 'intestinal' (of the intestine). Together they compose the meaning 'the intestinal Gasterophilus' (a fly associated with the intestines), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Gasterophilus intestinalis gets its name from old Greek and Latin parts: gastero- meaning 'stomach', -philus meaning 'lover', and intestinalis meaning 'of the intestine'. The name gives a clear picture — the fly's larvae live in a horse's stomach and intestines, so it helps you remember they are stomach parasites.