Human Botfly

Pronunciation
/H-OO-man BOT-fly/
Category
Parasitology
Singular
Human Botfly
Plural
Human Botflies

Definition

A parasitic fly that lays its eggs in the skin of humans, resulting in a large, burrowing larva.

Etymology

From the Latin 'derma', meaning 'skin', and 'biosis', meaning 'living'.

Example

The human botfly can cause intense pain and discomfort due to its larvae burrowing into the skin.

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