Chironomidae
MESHD002683
A family of nonbiting midges, in the order DIPTERA. Salivary glands of the genus Chironomus are used in studies of cellular genetics and biochemistry.
Synonyms
- Midges, Nonbiting
- Midge, Nonbiting
- Nonbiting Midge
- Nonbiting Midges
- Chironomus
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