cuterebra
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of flies: Cuterebra is the type genus of the family Cuterebridae, which consists of botflies whose larvae are parasitic on rodents and rabbits.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The veterinarian identified the larva as belonging to the genus Cuterebra.
- Infestation by Cuterebra larvae, known as cuterebriasis, can occur in domestic pets.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Context: The term is primarily used in entomology, veterinary medicine, and parasitology to refer to this specific genus of parasitic flies.
- The life cycle of Cuterebra involves a larval stage that develops under the skin of a host mammal.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuterebridae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
- cuterebriasis (n): The medical condition caused by infestation with larvae.
Synonyms
- Rodent botfly: A common name for flies of this genus, referring to their typical hosts.
- New World skin bot fly: Another descriptive name for these parasites.
Related Phrases
- Cuterebra infestation: The condition of being infected by larvae.
- The cat was treated for a Cuterebra infestation.
Noun
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type genus of the Cuterebridae
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