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tsetse fly

 

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Noun tsetse fly has 1 sense
  1. tsetse fly, tsetse, tzetze fly, tzetze, glossina - blood-sucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
    --1 is a kind of fly
    --1 is a member of genus Glossina

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Tsetse Fly

Definition: The tsetse fly is a bloodsucking fly found in sub-Saharan Africa that is known for transmitting trypanosomes, which cause diseases like sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in livestock.

Examples:

Noun: The tsetse fly is a major vector for the transmission of African trypanosomiasis.

Noun: In some African countries, the control of tsetse flies is essential for preventing the spread of diseases.

Adjective: The tsetse fly population has decreased due to rigorous eradication programs.

Adjective: The tsetse fly infestation is a serious concern for farmers in the region.

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