Definition

1. Noun:
   • Botfly larva: The parasitic larva of a botfly, which typically develops inside the body of a host animal, such as a horse, sheep, or human.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian removed a bot from the horse's stomach.
  • Infestation by bots can cause health problems in livestock.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Medical Context: The term is used specifically in veterinary and parasitological contexts to describe this type of parasitic infestation.
  • The study focused on the life cycle of the bot.

Variants and Related Words

• Botfly (n): The type of fly whose larva is the bot.
  • The botfly lays its eggs on the host.

Synonyms

• Botfly larva
• Warble (specifically for the larvae causing warbles in cattle)

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: This entry defines "bot" specifically as a parasitic larva. In modern, general English, "bot" is far more commonly used as a short form for "robot," often referring to automated software programs on the internet (e.g., chatbots, web crawlers). These are two distinct words with separate origins and meanings.

Noun

1. botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human