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botfly

/ˈbɑːtflaɪ/ /ˈbɒtflaɪ/

Meanings
noun
One of several dipterous insects of the family Oestridae, the larvae of which are parasites on many animals, including humans.

Examples :

"A veterinarian removed a botfly larva from the dog's skin. "
insect animal biology medicine

Related Words

Illustration humans

humans noun

/ˈhjuːmənz/ /ˈjuːmənz/

A human being, whether man, woman or child.

"Humans share common ancestors with other apes."

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration larvae

larvae noun

/ˈlɑɹ.veɪ/ /ˈlɑː.viː/ /ˈlɑɹ.vi/

An early stage of growth for some insects and amphibians, in which after hatching from their egg, insects are wingless and resemble a caterpillar or grub, and amphibians lack limbs and resemble fish.

"The butterfly larvae were eating the leaves in the garden. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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dipterous adjective

/ˈdɪptərəs/

Of, or pertaining to, Diptera or the dipterans.

"The irritating buzz was likely caused by a dipterous insect, probably a common housefly. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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removed verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvd/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

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veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

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parasites noun

/ˈpærəˌsaɪts/ /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/

A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.

"The wealthy businessman's lavish lifestyle was supported by parasites who worked for him, but contributed nothing of value to the company. "

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."