musca

• Eigenname für ein kleines Sternbild am südlichen Himmel in der Nähe von Crux und Chamaeleon; außerdem die Typusgattung der Familie Muscidae, zu der die Stubenfliegen gehören.

A proper noun referring to a small constellation in the southern polar region near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon, or the type genus of the Muscidae family, which includes houseflies.

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1. C1formalscientific

   A small constellation in the southern sky, located near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon.

   Fliege

   • Musca is best observed from the southern hemisphere during the winter months.
   • The constellation Musca contains several interesting double stars.
   • Astronomers use Musca as a reference point for studying nearby celestial objects.

   Synonymefly

2. Genus of fliesC1formalscientific

   The type genus of the family Muscidae, which includes the common housefly.

   Gattung Musca

   • Musca domestica, the common housefly, is a well-known species of this genus.
   • The genus Musca includes many species that are important in medical research.
   • Entomologists study the life cycle of Musca to understand disease transmission.