Oestrus Ovis (Noun)
Meaning
Larvae are parasitic on sheep.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Oestrus ovis is a parasitic species that infests the nasal passages and sinuses of sheep and other animals.
- The fly larvae of Oestrus ovis are typically parasitic on sheep and other domestic livestock, but may also be found in wild ruminants.
- Nasal myiasis in sheep can be caused by larvae of the genus Oestrus, particularly Oestrus ovis.
- In sheep, the larvae of Oestrus ovis feeding during different instars cause an intense local and a systemic reaction.
- Adult flies of the species Oestrus ovis lay their larvae in the nasal mucosa of sheep and goats.