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genus Oestrus

genus Oestrus

9.9
A group of sheep botflies whose larvae live as parasites in sheep
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈiːstrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Oestrus
  • The larvae of genus Oestrus infest sheep and can cause significant health problems.

Examples

  • The genus Oestrus includes several species of botflies.

  • Research on genus Oestrus has improved our understanding of parasitic infections in livestock.

  • Farmers often monitor sheep for signs of infestation by members of the genus Oestrus.

  • Did you know that genus Oestrus larvae are parasitic?

  • Farmers often monitor sheep for signs of infestation by members of the genus Oestrus.

  • Research on genus Oestrus has revealed the impact of these parasites on livestock health.

  • The larvae of genus Oestrus are known to cause serious health issues in sheep.

Synonyms

Oestrus
vsgenus Oestrus
  • Specialized
9.9

A kind of fly whose young live inside sheep and can harm them

is the formal taxonomic name identifying the family's type genus

Surface Forms

genus Oestrus singular
genera Oestrus plural

Morphology

genus + Oestrus

The phrase is a literal combination of the taxonomic rank 'genus' and the proper name 'Oestrus', so its meaning (the genus called Oestrus, a group of botflies) is directly derivable from the constituents. Although technical, the compositional pattern (rank + name) is standard and therefore immediately understandable to a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Genus Oestrus, with genus meaning a group and Oestrus the fly name, names a group of botflies whose young live inside sheep. Because you can picture the flies' young living in the animal, the term today refers to that group of flies 'parasitic in sheep'.