Genus Musca (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Musca is a type genus of the Muscidae family, commonly known as houseflies, and is one of the most well-known and widespread genera of flies.
- Musca domestica, a species within the genus Musca, is the most common housefly found in human habitations and is often considered a pest.
- The genus Musca includes several species of houseflies that are found in a wide range of habitats, from tropical to temperate regions.
- Species within the genus Musca are known for their distinctive physical characteristics, including their gray or black bodies and distinctive wing patterns.
- The genus Musca has been extensively studied in the fields of entomology and epidemiology due to its role in spreading diseases such as typhoid and cholera.