Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
Cochliomyia spp.
Virtual Microscope
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Characteristics
- Insect: Three part body (head/thorax /abdomen) and 6 legs
- Dorso-ventrally flattened, size 6 mm
- Wings
- No specific host
- Complete metamorphosis (holometabole development)
- Larva (maggot) feed on rotten plant or animal
- Both sexes feed on blood
•Medical significance:
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Myasis