Chyromyid
- Pronunciation
- /kai-ROM-ee-id/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Chyromyid
- Plural
- Chyromyids
Definition
A family of flies, Chyromyidae, often found in association with decaying organic matter. They are small, yellowish flies typically found in warm climates.
Etymology
From Greek 'chyro-', meaning 'hand', and '-myid', denoting a member of the fly family, though the etymology is somewhat ambiguous and not clearly related to dung.
Example
Chyromyid flies are often found around compost heaps and manure piles.
Related Terms
- Flies
- Decomposition