SCREWWORM
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Screwworm.
Screwworm - as a noun
The larva of the fly cochliomyia hominivorax (new world screwworm) or chrysomya bezziana (old world screwworm). the larvae are parasitic in humans and animals and are distinctive in eating living flesh of mammals, unlike most maggots, which eat only dead flesh.
Example Sentences
"The screwworm is a type of fly that infests livestock and other warm-blooded animals."
"The eradication of screwworms has been a major success story in veterinary medicine."
"Female screwworm flies lay their eggs in open wounds or moist body openings of animals."
"Infestations of screwworm can lead to severe tissue damage and even death in livestock."
"A screwworm infestation can cause significant economic loss to farmers and ranchers."
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Is SCREWWORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screwworm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCREWWORM has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is SCREWWORM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screwworm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCREWWORM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SCREWWORM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screwworm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCREWWORM has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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