Genus Simulium (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Simuliidae: blackflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Simulium is the type genus of the Simuliidae family, commonly known as blackflies.
- Simulium is a large and diverse genus of blackflies, with over 1,800 species found worldwide.
- Blackflies of the genus Simulium are known for their distinctive mouthparts and biting behavior.
- The genus Simulium is of significant medical and veterinary importance due to its role in transmitting diseases such as river blindness.
- Entomologists study the genus Simulium to better understand the biology and ecology of blackflies and their impact on human and animal health.