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Tachinidae (Noun)

Meaning

Parasites on other insects.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Tachinidae, a family of flies, are known to be parasites on other insects, particularly beetles and moths.
  • The larvae of Tachinidae feed internally on the host insect, eventually killing it.
  • Some species of Tachinidae have been used as biological control agents to manage pest populations.
  • Tachinidae are often found in gardens and forests, where they prey on various insect species.
  • The life cycle of Tachinidae typically involves laying eggs on or near the host insect, which then hatch into parasitic larvae.

Synonyms

  • Family Tachinidae
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