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Simulium

Simulium

9.9
A group of small dark flies called blackflies
  • noun
  • /sɪˈmjuːliəm/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers collected larvae of Simulium from the flowing stream.

Examples

  • The Simulium species are notorious for their painful bites.

  • The Simulium species are known to transmit diseases such as river blindness.

  • The main host for the parasite is the blackfly of the genus Simulium.

  • Have you ever seen a Simulium up close?

  • The small flies known as Simulium are often found near rivers and streams.

  • In tropical areas, Simulium can transmit diseases to both humans and livestock.

  • The larvae of Simulium thrive in clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers.

Synonyms

black fly
vsSimulium
1 6.6

A small dark insect that bites people and animals and makes itchy red spots

refers to the whole genus rather than an individual species
genus Simulium
vsSimulium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small blackflies that bite and live near fast streams

means the same but includes common name and more description

Compounds

genus Simulium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small blackflies that bite and live near fast streams

Surface Forms

Simulium singular
Simuliums plural
Simulii plural

Etymology

The word Simulium is the scientific name for a group of small blackflies. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the root simul-, like in similar or simulate, because many species look very similar to each other.