Opomyzidae

Pronunciation
/op-oh-MY-zi-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Opomyzid fly
Plural
Opomyzid flies

Definition

A family of flies (order Diptera) commonly known as opomyzid flies.

Etymology

From Greek 'opos', meaning 'juice', and 'myze', meaning 'fly'.

Example

Opomyzid flies are often found in decaying organic matter.

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