What is another word for glossina?
Pronunciation:
[ ɡlˈɒsɪnə], [ ɡlˈɒsɪnə], [ ɡ_l_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_n_ə]
Related words: Glossina austeni, Glossina palpalis gambiensis, Glossina morsitans morsitans, Glossina pallidipes, Glossina tachinoides, Glossina brevipalpis, Glossina fuscipes fuscipes, Glossina fuscipes fusca
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How to use "Glossina" in context?
Glossina is a genus of air-breathing land crabs. It is a member of the family Gecaridae. There are about 11 described species in this genus.
Glossina are medium-sized crabs, with a carapace length of about 31 mm. They are brightly coloured, with a yellowish or reddish body and black legs, claws, and antennae. They feed on insects and other small invertebrates. Some species are considered to be pests, because they chew the bark off tree roots and can infect other plants with their maggots.
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