| microfilaria | The prelarval stage of filarioidea in the blood and other tissues of mammals and birds. They are removed from these hosts by blood-sucking insects in which they metamorphose into mature larvae. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| diurna | <zoology> A division of Lepidoptera, including the butterflies; so called because they fly only in the daytime. Origin: NL, fr. L. Diurnus belonging to the day. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |