Genus Oestrus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Oestrus is known to cause severe infestations in livestock, leading to significant economic losses for farmers.
- Sheep botflies of the genus Oestrus require specific environmental conditions to complete their life cycle.
- The larvae of the genus Oestrus parasitize the nasal passages and sinuses of their host animals.
- Infestations with the genus Oestrus can be difficult to diagnose and require specialized knowledge of parasitology.
- Biological control methods targeting the genus Oestrus involve introducing natural predators or parasites to the environment.