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sarcophaga

/sɑːˈkɒf.ə.ɡə/

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noun

/sɑːˈkɒf.ə.ɡə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода, относящегося к группе мух, известных как мясные мухи, которые часто ассоциируются с разлагающейся органикой.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of flies commonly known as flesh flies, which are often associated with decaying organic matter.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of flies in the family Sarcophagidae, commonly known as flesh flies, whose larvae typically feed on decaying organic matter or carrion.

    ruМясные мухи

    • The Sarcophaga species are often found near decomposing animal remains.
    • Entomologists study Sarcophaga to understand decomposition processes.
    • The larvae of Sarcophaga develop rapidly in warm, moist environments.

    Synonymsflesh fly

Forms
  • sarcophagae plural form
  • sarcophagas plural form
  • sarcophagae' possessive plural form
  • sarcophagas' possessive plural form
  • sarcophaga's possessive singular form