Genus Gasterophilus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gasterophilidae: horse botflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gasterophilus is a genus of horse botflies that are known to infest the digestive system of equines.
- The genus Gasterophilus is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions where horses and other equines are present.
- Gasterophilus species are characterized by their distinctive larvae that attach to the stomach lining of their hosts.
- The genus Gasterophilus is often studied in veterinary medicine due to its significant impact on equine health.
- Gasterophilus larvae can cause damage to the stomach lining and lead to symptoms such as weight loss and digestive issues in infected horses.