About The Word Ceratitis capitata

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Ceratitis capitata

Ceratitis capitata Meaning & Definition
Ceratitis capitata Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ceratitis capitata?

[n] small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ceratitis capitata: medfly | Mediterranean fruit fly

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ceratitis capitata:

See Also | Ceratitis | fruit fly | genus Ceratitis | pomace fly

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