family Cuterebridae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of insects: "family Cuterebridae" is the scientific name for a specific family of parasitic flies, commonly known as New World botflies. These insects are known for their larval stage, which develops under the skin of mammals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The larvae of the family Cuterebridae are obligate parasites of rodents and lagomorphs.
- A biologist specialized in studying the life cycle of the family Cuterebridae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to place these flies within the order Diptera.
- The family Cuterebridae falls under the superfamily Oestroidea.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuterebridae (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full family name.
- Cuterebridae are also known as rodent botflies.
- Cuterebra (n): The type genus within the family Cuterebridae.
- The genus Cuterebra is the most speciose within the family.
Synonyms
- New World botflies: The common name for this family.
- Rodent botflies: A descriptive synonym referencing common hosts.
Notes
- This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific contexts such as entomology, parasitology, and veterinary medicine. It is not typically used in everyday language.
Noun
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New World botflies
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