Genus Lucilia (Noun)
Meaning
Greenbottle flies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Lucilia is a group of flies commonly known as greenbottle flies, which are often found near decaying flesh or other organic matter.
- Greenbottle flies of the genus Lucilia are known for their metallic green or blue coloration and are often associated with forensic entomology.
- The larvae of the genus Lucilia are typically legless and grub-like, feeding on decaying tissue and other organic matter.
- Species within the genus Lucilia are often used as indicators of post-mortem interval in forensic science due to their predictable life cycle.
- The genus Lucilia is part of the family Calliphoridae, which includes other blowflies and bottle flies that are similar in appearance and behavior.