Definition of Ceratopogonidae

1. Noun. Biting midges; sand flies.

Exact synonyms: Family Ceratopogonidae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Nematocera, Suborder Nematocera
Member holonyms: Biting Midge, No-see-um, Punkey, Punkie, Punky, Ceratopogon, Genus Ceratopogon

Medical Definition of Ceratopogonidae

1. A family of the order diptera. It includes the insect vector culicoides which transmits filarial parasites pathogenic to man and other primates. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceratopogonidae

ceratoduses
ceratoglossus
ceratohyal
ceratoid
Ceratonia
Ceratonia siliqua
Ceratopetalum
Ceratopetalum gummiferum
ceratopharyngeal part of middle pharyngeal constrictor
Ceratophyllaceae
Ceratophyllidae
Ceratophyllum
Ceratophyllus
Ceratopogon
ceratopogonidae (current term)
Ceratopogonidae
Ceratopsia
ceratopsian
ceratopsians
Ceratopsidae
Ceratopteris
Ceratopteris pteridioides
Ceratopteris thalictroides
ceratosaur
ceratosaurus
Ceratostomataceae
Ceratostomella
Ceratostomella ulmi
Ceratotherium
Ceratotherium simum

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