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family Oestridae

family Oestridae

9.5
Large flies whose young live inside animals like cows and horses and cause harm
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˈoʊstrɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Oestridae
  • The family Oestridae includes several species whose larvae live under the skin of mammals.

Examples

  • Veterinarians often encounter infestations caused by members of the family Oestridae in livestock.

  • The family Oestridae consists of large flies that lay their eggs on the skin of mammals, leading to larvae developing inside.

  • Research on the family Oestridae has helped improve treatments for parasitic fly infections in animals.

  • The family Oestridae includes various species of warble flies.

  • Many mammals are affected by the family Oestridae larvae.

  • Studies on the family Oestridae have revealed important information about their reproductive habits as internal parasites.

  • Farmers must be aware of the challenges posed by the family Oestridae, as their larvae can cause significant health issues in cattle.

Synonyms

Oestridae
vsfamily Oestridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies whose young live inside animals such as cows and horses and harm them

focuses on larger insects and their larvae living inside mammals rather than naming
Hypodermatidae
vsfamily Oestridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large flies whose young live under the skin of animals like cows and make lumps

describes larvae living internally rather than mainly in skin or tissue

Surface Forms

family Oestridae singular
families Oestridae plural

Morphology

family + Oestridae

This is a literal taxonomic noun phrase: combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Oestridae' yields the straightforward meaning 'the taxonomic family called Oestridae (a group of flies)'. The compositional pattern (family + taxon name) is standard in scientific naming and cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Family Oestridae may come from an old word for flies that trouble animals. These flies lay eggs and their larvae, young maggots, live under the skin of mammals and make lumps called warbles, so the name now brings to mind 'parasitic flies'.