Tzetze Fly (Noun)
Meaning
Bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tsetse fly is native to Africa and feeds on the blood of mammals and birds, transmitting diseases such as sleeping sickness and nagana.
- Sleeping sickness, transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a major health concern in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
- A vaccine against the parasite transmitted by the tsetse fly has been in development for many years.
- During the dry season, the tsetse fly populations tend to congregate around water sources, increasing the risk of disease transmission.
- Researchers have been studying the tsetse fly's behavior in order to develop more effective methods for controlling its population and preventing the spread of disease.