Musca (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The constellation of Musca is often overlooked by amateur astronomers in favor of its more prominent neighbors, the Southern Cross and Carina.
- Located near the South Celestial Pole, Musca is a small constellation situated south of the bright star Acrux in Crux.
- Musca is home to several notable deep-sky objects, including the bright open cluster NGC 3766.
- The compact size of the constellation Musca makes it a challenging but rewarding target for astrophotographers and amateur astronomers.
- The dimly lit stars of Musca are often difficult to spot without the aid of binoculars or a small telescope.
Meaning 2
Type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The housefly belonging to the genus Musca is found worldwide except in the coldest regions.
- Musca domestica is a common species of housefly that contaminates human food and surfaces with its waste.
- A species of the genus Musca, particularly Musca autumnalis, is also found in Australia and New Zealand.
- Musca bicolor, belonging to the genus Musca, inhabits various parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and India.
- The insect order Diptera, under family Muscidae and genus Musca, houses one of the most notorious household pests worldwide.