Dermatobia Hominis (Noun)
Meaning
Large tropical American fly; parasitic on humans and other mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dermatobia hominis is a tropical fly native to the Americas that lays its eggs in mammalian skin to create a breeding site for its larvae.
- Dermatobia hominis is often accidentally introduced into other regions through human travel or by hitching a ride on animals or animal products.
- In unique cases, the presence of dermatobia hominis has been observed in patients who have traveled to areas where the fly is common and then returned home, unknowingly bringing an unwanted passenger.
- Residents of tropical regions often rely on prevention methods and home treatments to deal with dermatobia hominis larvae under their skin.
- Sometimes referred to as the human botfly, the dermatobia hominis fly's larvae feed on blood under the host's skin for an extended period before exiting to pupate.