Family Ceratopogonidae (Noun)
Meaning
Biting midges; sand flies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Ceratopogonidae is a diverse group of biting midges commonly referred to as no-see-ums or sand flies.
- Biting midges of the family Ceratopogonidae are responsible for spreading Leucocytozoon parasites in wild birds.
- Several species of the family Ceratopogonidae are considered vectors for the transmission of various diseases to humans and animals.
- Biting midges from the family Ceratopogonidae can infest domestic and wild animals, taking an immense toll on the livestock industry.
- The biological classification of sand flies often groups them more inclusively with related biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae.