Musca domestica

Pronunciation
/MUSS-ka doh-MES-ti-ka/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Musca domestica
Plural
Musca domestica

Definition

The common house fly, a species of fly belonging to the family Muscidae.

Etymology

From Latin 'musca', meaning 'fly', and 'domestica', meaning 'domestic'.

Example

Musca domestica is a global pest, known for its association with filth and disease.

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