CUTEREBRIDAE Meaning and
Definition
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Cuterebridae is a taxonomic family of insects commonly referred to as botflies. It is a diverse group of parasitic flies consisting of numerous species belonging to the order Diptera. Cuterebridae is primarily known for its characteristic parasitic behavior in mammals, particularly rodents, rabbits, and a variety of domestic and wild animals.
The members of Cuterebridae are unique in their life cycle, starting as eggs laid by adult flies, which are then consumed by hosts during feeding or grooming activities. The larvae hatch and burrow into the skin or other body parts of the host, developing as parasites. Once inside a host, they undergo a complex metamorphosis that can last for several weeks to months, during which they cause various symptoms or damage to the host's tissues.
These botfly larvae are often large, visibly segmented, and covered in spines or hooks that aid their attachment to the host. They feed on the host’s tissues, such as subcutaneous fat or muscle, which can result in localized inflammation and discomfort. Depending on the species and host, the larvae may migrate within the body or remain in a specific location until they pupate and eventually emerge as adult flies.
Due to their parasitic nature, Cuterebridae can cause significant health issues in their hosts, including abscesses, tissue damage, and secondary infections. Consequently, they are of concern in veterinary and medical contexts and require appropriate treatment or removal to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
Common Misspellings for CUTEREBRIDAE
- xuterebridae
- vuterebridae
- futerebridae
- duterebridae
- cyterebridae
- chterebridae
- cjterebridae
- citerebridae
- c8terebridae
- c7terebridae
- curerebridae
- cuferebridae
- cugerebridae
- cuyerebridae
- cu6erebridae
- cu5erebridae
- cutwrebridae
- cutsrebridae
- cutdrebridae
Etymology of CUTEREBRIDAE
The word "cuterebridae" is derived from the Greek word "kýtêr" (κύτηρ), meaning "cleaner" or "insect" and the Latin word "brevi" meaning "short". The suffix "-idae" is used in taxonomy to denote a family grouping. Therefore, "cuterebridae" refers to a family of insects commonly known as botflies.
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