Gasterophilus intestinalis
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of botfly: Gasterophilus intestinalis is a specific type of fly whose larvae are internal parasites, primarily infesting the digestive tract of horses and other equines.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian identified the larvae as Gasterophilus intestinalis.
- Infestation by Gasterophilus intestinalis can cause irritation and ulcers in a horse's stomach.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Context: The term is used almost exclusively in veterinary, parasitological, and entomological contexts. It is a binomial (two-part) scientific name, where is the genus and is the specific epithet.
- The life cycle of Gasterophilus intestinalis involves eggs being laid on the horse's hair.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Name: Horse botfly.
- Genus: (refers to the broader group of related botfly species).
- Related Term: Myiasis (the infestation of body tissues by fly larvae).
Synonyms
- Horse bot
- Stomach bot (This commonly refers to the larval stage of ).
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, highly specific meaning in scientific and veterinary English. It does not have general language meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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parasitic chiefly on horses
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