What does ked mean?
Ked means Any of the family Hippoboscidae of obligate parasites, especially the sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus..
Ked
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Any of the family Hippoboscidae of obligate parasites, especially the sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus..
Example Sentences
Pouring with tobacco liquor is fatal to these insects, and also to the ked, Hippobosca ovina, and to the tick, Acarus reduvius, if it fairly reach them.
The common differential diagnoses include cutaneous myiasis, sheep scab and lice; however, keds are readily visible to the naked eye.[…]Adult keds are 4-6 mm long, dark red and readily visible on the neck and forelimbs.
They watch the sheep for signs of insects or pests, such as sheep keds and sheep lice, that can irritate the sheep causing them to scratch their fleece against fences or troughs and damage or tear the wool.
Synonyms for ked
Antonyms for ked
Related Words
Word Forms
- keds
- kade
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ked?
Common synonyms include louse fly, Melophagus ovinus.
What is the opposite of ked?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ked in a sentence?
Pouring with tobacco liquor is fatal to these insects, and also to the ked, Hippobosca ovina, and to the tick, Acarus reduvius, if it fairly reach them.
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