Deer Flies (Chrysops Spp

question 23

True/False

Deer flies (Chrysops spp.) are a major vector in the spread of typhus.

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Definitions:

Hydras

A type of small, freshwater organisms from the phylum Cnidaria, known for their regenerative abilities.

Flatworms

Invertebrates such as planarians and tapeworms with extremely thin bodies, a three-branched gastrovascular cavity, and a ladder type nervous system.

Earthworms

Segmented invertebrates that play a crucial role in aerating soil and breaking down organic matter.

Deuterostomes

A classification of animals characterized by the anus developing before the mouth during embryonic development, includes vertebrates and echinoderms.