Haematomyzidae

Pronunciation
/hee-mat-oh-myz-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Haematomyzidae
Plural
Haematomyzidae

Definition

A family of ectoparasitic flies belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their association with birds and mammals as they feed on blood.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'myzein' meaning 'to suck'.

Example

Haematomyzidae flies are often found on their bird or mammal hosts, feeding on their blood.

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