Xylophagidae

Pronunciation
/ZIL-oh-FAY-jid-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Xylophagid
Plural
Xylophagids

Definition

A family of flies (order Diptera) commonly known as xylophagid flies. They are characterized by their association with wood and other plant materials.

Etymology

From Greek 'xylon' meaning 'wood' and 'phagein' meaning 'to eat'.

Example

Xylophagid flies are often found in decaying wood.

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