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musca domestica
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun musca domestica has 1 sense
  1. housefly, Musca domestica - common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
    --1 is a kind of fly
    --1 is a member of Musca, genus Musca

Definitions from the Web

Term: musca domestica

Definition: Musca domestica, commonly known as the housefly, is a species of fly that is believed to have originated in the Middle East. It is found worldwide and is known for its ability to spread diseases such as typhoid fever, dysentery, and cholera.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The musca domestica is a common annoyance in households.

Senses:

  1. The musca domestica is an insect species that belongs to the family of flies.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The musca domestica landed on the food, contaminating it.
  2. When summer arrives, the musca domestica population tends to increase.

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