cuterebridae

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Noun cuterebridae has 1 sense

Cuterebridae, family Cuterebridae - New World botflies
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Diptera, order Diptera
--₁ has members: Cuterebra, genus Cuterebra; Dermatobia, genus Dermatobia

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Cuterebridae

Definition: Cuterebridae is a family of flies, commonly known as botflies, which are parasitic on vertebrates, including mammals and birds, during their larval stage.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A family of flies known for their parasitic nature during the larval stage.

Example sentence: The Cuterebridae larva burrowed into the skin of the raccoon, causing a swelling and discomfort.

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