females
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Screwworms are parasitic flies whose females lay eggs in open wounds and mucous membranes on animals.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The traps also revealed differences in emergence timing between males and females.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Male bees appeared first during warm periods in April, while females emerged several days later.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Simba Safari’s three adult females, originally from another zoo, were more aloof, though one came close for a while.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Calvin entered the upstairs bedroom and encountered five flustered females.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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