| ox bots | Cattle grub, the larvae of the warble flies, Hypoderma bovis and H. Lineatum. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bots | <zoology> The larvae of several species of botfly, especially those larvae which infest the stomach, throat, or intestines of the horse, and are supposed to be the cause of various ailments. Alternative forms: botts. Origin: Cf. Gael. Botus belly worm, boiteag maggot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| sheep bots | Oestrus ovis larvae. (05 Mar 2000) |