Hippobosca

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of insects: "Hippobosca" is the scientific name for the type genus of the family Hippoboscidae. This genus includes species of parasitic flies, commonly known as louse flies or keds.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The biologist identified the parasite as a member of Hippobosca.
    • Hippobosca equina, the horse louse fly, is a well-known species in this genus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used specifically in scientific classification to denote this particular genus.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of Hippobosca.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hippoboscidae (n): The family to which the genus belongs.
  • hippoboscid (n/adjective): A common name for flies in the family Hippoboscidae; also used as an adjective.
Synonyms
  • Louse fly: A common name for insects in the family Hippoboscidae, which includes the genus .
  • Ked: Another common term for these parasitic flies.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Hippoboscidae

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