hippobosca

Meanings

• noun

  A large fly in the family Hippoboscidae, also known as a louse fly or gadfly. It is often parasitic and feeds on the blood of livestock and wild animals.

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Variants

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hippo , hippos

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Etymology

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From Greek hippos 'horse' and boskē 'gadfly'.

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Trivia

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1. Hippoboscids are the only flies that have a functional proboscis, which they use for feeding.

2. The bite of a Hippobosca can cause an allergic reaction in some animals, leading to swelling and itching.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Aphrodite would send Hippoboscids to disturb lovers, leading to the expression 'being bitten by a gadfly' to describe romantic infidelity.

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1. Louse fly: Another common name for Hippoboscidae flies.

2. Gadfly: A fly that annoys or disturbs, metaphorically or literally.

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In Greek mythology, the Hippoboscids were believed to be sent by the gods as pests to annoy humans and livestock.

How to Memorize "hippobosca"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, buzzing fly with horse-like features, such as a long body and large wings.
   - Visualize the fly feeding on the blood of an animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hippobosca' with the image of a horsefly.
   - Remember that it is a parasitic fly that feeds on blood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Horse-fly starts with H, I, P, P, O, B, O, S, C, A.
   - Hippobosca is a parasitic fly that annoys livestock.

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