Deer Keds

Pronunciation
/DEER KEDS/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Deer Ked
Plural
Deer Keds

Definition

Parasitic flies of the family Hippoboscidae that feed on the blood of deer and other mammals, typically found in wooded areas.

Etymology

From 'deer' as the primary host and 'keds' referring to the lice or parasitic flies of the family Hippoboscidae.

Example

Deer keds can be a nuisance to deer, causing irritation and potential disease transmission.

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