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Definition of Melophagus
1. Noun. An arthropod genus of wingless flies including the sheep ked.
Exact synonyms: Genus Melophagus
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Hippoboscidae, Hippoboscidae
Member holonyms: Melophagus Ovinus, Sheep Ked, Sheep Tick, Sheep-tick
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Hippoboscidae, Hippoboscidae
Member holonyms: Melophagus Ovinus, Sheep Ked, Sheep Tick, Sheep-tick
Medical Definition of Melophagus
1. A genus of louse flies (family Hippoboscidae) that includes the ectoparasite of sheep, Melophagus ovinus. See: Hippobosca. Origin: G. Melon, sheep, + phagein, to eat (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Melophagus
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