Schizophora

Pronunciation
/ˌskɪzəˈfɔːrə/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Schizophoran
Plural
Schizophora

Definition

A monophyletic cyclorrhaphan sub-group of flies characterized by the presence of a ptilinum, a membranous head sac that aids in emergence from the puparium.

Etymology

From Greek 'schizo' meaning split or cleave and 'phora' meaning bearing or carrying.

Example

Schizophora includes some of the most common flies, such as the house fly (Musca domestica) and the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster).

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