Sarcophaga
- noun
- /sɑrˈkɒfəɡə/
- Specialized
- The larvae of many Sarcophaga species are important in forensic investigations.
Examples
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You can often identify a Sarcophaga by the characteristic stripes on its thorax.
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Researchers studied the life cycle of Sarcophaga to understand decomposition rates.
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The Sarcophaga species is crucial for decomposition.
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Many Sarcophagae can be found in urban areas.
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Researchers studied the life cycle of Sarcophaga flies to understand their role in decomposition.
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The larvae of Sarcophaga are often used in forensic investigations to estimate the time of death.
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You can usually identify a Sarcophaga by its distinct black and white striped body.
Compounds
- Specialized
A fly whose larvae feed on dead animals or wounds on living animals
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Sarcophaga comes from Greek parts sarco- 'flesh' and -phaga 'eater', the same sarco- you see in sarcophagus. So a Sarcophaga is a 'flesh-eater', which fits because these flies' larvae feed on dead animals and other decaying matter.
