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Gasterophilus

Gasterophilus

9.9
A type of fly whose young live in horses' stomachs and can cause harm
  • noun
  • /ˌɡæstəˈrɒfɪləs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gasterófilo
  • The Gasterophilus larvae can cause severe digestive issues in horses.

Examples

  • The lifecycle of Gasterophilus involves the adult fly laying eggs on the horse’s body.

  • Veterinarians often recommend treatments to control Gasterophilus infestations in stabled horses.

  • Gasterophilus larvae can cause significant discomfort in horses by attaching to their stomach lining.

  • Many horse owners are concerned about Gasterophilus infestations.

  • Gasterophilus larvae can cause significant discomfort in horses by attaching to their stomach lining.

  • Veterinarians often recommend treatments to control Gasterophilus infestations in stabled horses.

  • Many horse owners are concerned about Gasterophilus infestations.

Synonyms

genus Gasterophilus
vsGasterophilus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies that lay eggs on horses and live as parasites

is the general term noting larvae infestation in horse digestive tracts
horse botfly
vsGasterophilus
  • Specialized
9.1

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

is the group name covering several species rather than a single insect

Compounds

Gasterophilus intestinalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A fly whose young live in horses' stomachs and cause illness

genus Gasterophilus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies that lay eggs on horses and live as parasites

Surface Forms

Gasterophilus singular
Gasterophili plural
Gasterophiluses plural
Gasterophilus plural

Etymology

Gasterophilus comes from the Greek parts gaster 'stomach' and philus 'loving'. It literally means 'stomach-loving', which helps you remember that these flies' larvae live on or in a horse's stomach.