Glossinidae

Pronunciation
/GLOSS-in-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Glossinid
Plural
Glossinidae

Definition

A family of flies belonging to the order Diptera, commonly known as tsetse flies. They are vectors of African trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both humans and livestock.

Etymology

From Greek 'glossa', meaning 'tongue', referring to their distinctive proboscis.

Example

The Glossinidae are important vectors of African trypanosomiasis, a disease transmitted through the bite of infected tsetse flies.

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