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Musca

Musca

9.5
A group of flies that includes the common housefly
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌskə/
  • Specialized
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  • Several members of Musca are known carriers of disease.

Examples

  • The Musca genus includes many species of flies.

  • The common housefly, classified as Musca domestica, is found worldwide.

  • Researchers studied various species within the genus Musca to understand their ecological impact.

  • Did you know that Musca is the scientific name for houseflies?

  • The Musca genus includes many species, such as the common housefly.

  • Farmers often struggle with the presence of Musca flies in their barns.

  • During summer, the Musca flies swarm around open garbage bins.

Compounds

Musca domestica
  • Specialized
6.2

A common housefly that lives near people and can spread disease

musca volitans
  • Specialized
9.9

Small moving spots you see in front of your eyes

Surface Forms

Musca singular
Muscae plural

Etymology

Musca comes from the Latin word musca, meaning 'fly', and scientists used it as the name for a group of true flies, including the common housefly. So the genus Musca simply means 'fly', which explains why the housefly is called Musca domestica.