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Calliphora

Calliphora

9.9
A large fly with a shiny blue or green body often found on dead animals
  • noun
  • /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrə/
  • Specialized
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  • The forensic entomologist identified the maggots as being from the genus Calliphora.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Calliphora to estimate the time of death.

  • Members of Calliphora are often the first insects to arrive at decomposing remains.

  • The Calliphora is often found near decomposing matter.

  • Researchers study Calliphorae to understand their role in decomposition.

  • Members of Calliphora are often the first insects to arrive at decomposing remains.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Calliphora to estimate the time of death.

  • The forensic entomologist identified the maggots as being from the genus Calliphora.

Compounds

Calliphora vicina
  • Specialized
9.9

A common blue blowfly that makes a loud buzzing sound and lives near dead animals or trash

Surface Forms

Calliphora singular
Calliphoras plural

Etymology

Calliphora comes from Greek parts kalli- meaning 'beautiful' (seen in calligraphy, 'beautiful writing') and -phora meaning 'bearer' or 'carrier'. So Calliphora means 'beautiful bearer', a fitting name for the shiny blue or green blowflies that often appear on dead bodies and are used in forensic work.