genus Oestrus

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Oestridae : Genus Oestrus is the type genus for the family Oestridae, which includes parasitic flies known as botflies. The most notable species within this genus is Oestrus ovis , the sheep botfly, whose larvae (maggots) are obligate parasites in the nasal passages and sinuses of sheep and goats. Usage Examples Noun : Oestrus ovis , a sp...