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Wohlfahrtia /Wohl·fahr·tia/ (vōl-fahr´te-ah) a genus of flies. The larvae of W. magnif´ica produce wound myiasis; those of W. o´paca and W. vig´il cause cutaneous myiasis.
Wohlfahrtia a genus of flesh flies in the family Sarcophagidae. Wohlfahrtia magnifica, Wohlfahrtia meigini, Wohlfahrtia nuba, Wohlfahrtia vigil deposit their larvae anywhere on the bodies of animals and cause tissue loss and some disfigurement. Wohlfahrtia A genus of flesh-eating flies (family Sarcophagidae) linked to myiasis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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