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Phlebotomus

Phlebotomus

9.9
A small sand fly that drinks blood and can spread disease
  • noun
  • /fləˈbɒtəməs/
  • Specialized
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  • Phlebotomus flies are known vectors of leishmaniasis in tropical regions.

Examples

  • The presence of Phlebotomus in the area raised concerns about potential disease transmission.

  • Researchers collected several species of Phlebotomus for entomological studies.

  • The Phlebotomus fly is known for its ability to transmit diseases.

  • Many researchers study the Phlebotomus genus for its role in disease transmission.

  • Phlebotomus flies are known vectors of leishmaniasis in tropical regions.

  • The presence of Phlebotomus in the area raised concerns about potential disease transmission.

  • Many researchers study the Phlebotomus genus for its role in disease transmission.

Synonyms

sand fly
vsPhlebotomus
2 6.6

A small insect that bites people in warm places and can spread disease

is a scientific genus naming a particular group within that common fly type
sandfly
vsPhlebotomus
1 7.1

A tiny fly that bites people and can spread disease in warm places

is the scientific genus naming a specific group of those disease spreading flies

Compounds

Phlebotomus papatasii
  • Specialized
9.9

A small sand fly whose females bite people and can spread leishmaniasis

Surface Forms

Phlebotomus singular
Phlebotomus plural

Etymology

Phlebotomus comes from Greek parts phlebo- 'vein' and -tome 'to cut', so it means 'vein cutter'. Think of a tiny fly that 'cuts' the skin to reach blood, which helps you remember why the name fits these small, bloodsucking sand flies.