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TRIATOMINAE

\tɹˈa͡ɪɐtˌɒmɪnˌiː], \tɹˈa‍ɪɐtˌɒmɪnˌiː], \t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_m_ɪ_n_ˌiː]\

Definitions of TRIATOMINAE

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A subfamily of assassin bugs (REDUVIIDAE) that are obligate blood-suckers of vertebrates. Included are the genera TRIATOMA; RHODNIUS; and PANSTRONGYLUS, which are vectors of TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI, the agent of CHAGAS DISEASE in humans.

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