Facultative myiasis

Pronunciation
/fak-uhl-tay-tiv my-eye-uh-sis/
Category
Parasitology
Plural
Facultative myiases

Definition

A type of myiasis caused by facultative or opportunistic parasitic flies, where larvae typically develop on decaying organic matter but may also infest living hosts.

Etymology

From Latin 'facultative', meaning 'optional' or 'capable of being done', and 'myiasis'.

Example

Facultative myiasis flies often lay eggs in decaying matter, but may opportunistically infest wounds or other living tissues.

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