Meaning of ephydrid | Babel Free

Definitions

Any species of the shore fly family Ephydridae.

Examples

“The ephydrids are especially prominent around inland salt and alkaline ponds and marshes and thermal and mineral springs.”

“A number of studies have been conducted on the abundance and distribution of numerous ephydrids, including Parydra in various habitats or on various substrates.”

“Another interesting example is ephydrids that colonize wood that has been heavily contaminated with human urine in ancient European buildings.”

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