Tsetse flies
- Pronunciation
- /Tet-see flies/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tsetse fly
- Plural
- Tsetse flies
Definition
A group of bloodsucking flies belonging to the genus Glossina, known for transmitting African trypanosomiasis.
Etymology
Example
Tsetse flies are vectors of African trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both humans and livestock.
Related Terms
- Trypanosomiasis
- Vectors
- Africa