glossina

[US]/ɡlɒsˈiːnə/
[UK]/ɡlɑːˈsiːnə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.any of a genus of bloodsucking flies
Word Forms
Pluralglossinas

Phrases & Collocations

glossina species

glossina fly

glossina control

glossina habitat

glossina transmission

glossina research

glossina vectors

glossina diseases

glossina ecology

glossina management

Example Sentences

the glossina fly is known for transmitting sleeping sickness.

researchers study the behavior of glossina in their natural habitat.

glossina species are primarily found in sub-saharan africa.

understanding glossina ecology is crucial for disease control.

glossina can reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions.

efforts to eradicate glossina populations are ongoing.

the life cycle of glossina includes several developmental stages.

glossina flies are attracted to livestock and humans.

controlling glossina populations can reduce the incidence of trypanosomiasis.

scientists are developing traps to capture glossina effectively.

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