Definitions for gasterophilus
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1. Gasterophilus, genus Gasterophilusnoun

   type genus of the Gasterophilidae: horse botflies

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1. Gasterophilus

   Gasterophilus, commonly known as botfly, is a genus of parasitic fly from the family Oestridae that affects different types of animals, especially horses, but it can also act on cows, sheep, and goats. A case has also been recorded in a human baby.This parasite affects the animal gastrointestinal tract in order to give to their offspring an alimentary source. Although not deadly, due to the usual low larva population that infests the animal, large larva populations can cause health issues to the host. For example, a typical horse can tolerate a hundred larvae without any effects.

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1. gasterophilus

   Gasterophilus refers to a genus of parasitic flies, commonly known as horse botflies, in the family Gasterophilidae and order Diptera. They are known for their larval stage during which they infest the stomach of horses and can cause a range of health problems. These flies are characterized by their small, hairy bodies and their distinctive life cycle.

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1. Gasterophilus

   Gasterophilus is a genus of parasitic flies in the family Oestridae which includes the horse bot flies. They lay eggs on horses, caribou, donkeys, and similar animals, usually equines. The eggs are laid depending on the species of gasterophilus. There are two species - Gasterophilus nasalis, and gasterophilus intestinalis. Nasalis lay eggs around the mouth, eyes, nose, and chin. Intestinalis lay eggs around the lower legs, and shoulders. The eggs hatch by licking, moisture or humidity. The gasterophilus intestinalis then travel to the mouth where larvae are hatched and travel into the intestines. The gasterophilus nasalis travel to the sinus cavities and/or the brain. Gasterophilus is laid by the bot fly which looks like a bumble bee, which hovers around the ground. These can be managed and maintain a lower amount by a de-worming schedule and removing the eggs with a bot comb or a grooming block. Intestinal bots in large numbers can cause gastrointestinal problems with animals. There are exceptional cases of human babies infected by these flies.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gasterophilus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of gasterophilus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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