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Screwworms.
Screwworms - 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 screwworms infested the wound and caused severe infection."
"The veterinarian successfully treated the dog's screwworms infestation."
"The screwworms burrowed into the sheep's flesh."
"The farmer noticed the presence of screwworms in his cattle."
"Efforts to eradicate screwworms have been largely successful in many countries."
Word Game Points
Is SCREWWORMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screwworms is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCREWWORMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is SCREWWORMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screwworms is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCREWWORMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is SCREWWORMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screwworms is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCREWWORMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
