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sheep botfly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sheep botfly has 1 sense
  1. sheep botfly, sheep gadfly, Oestrus ovis - larvae are parasitic on sheep
    --1 is a kind of botfly
    --1 is a member of Oestrus, genus Oestrus

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Sheep Botfly

Definition:

A sheep botfly is a type of parasitic fly that lays its eggs on sheep. The larvae then hatch and burrow into the skin of the sheep, causing irritation and potential health issues.


Part of speech:

Noun


Sense:

1. A type of fly that parasitizes sheep.

2. The larvae of the sheep botfly.


Usage:

1. The sheep botfly is commonly found in regions with large sheep populations.

2. Infestations of sheep botflies can lead to wool damage and decreased productivity in the sheep.


Sample sentences:

1. The farmer noticed several sheep botflies buzzing around the flock.

2. The sheep botfly larvae can cause intense itching and discomfort for the sheep.


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