Rhodnius prolixus

a reduvid bug, an important cause of South American trypanosomiasis.

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Rhod·ni·us pro·lix·us

(rod'nē-ŭs prō-liks'ŭs)

A reduviid bug, an important vector of South American trypanosomiasis.

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