muscid
muscid
Definition
mus·cid (mus′id)
adjective
of the family (Muscidae) of two-winged dipteran insects that includes the common housefly
Etymology: < ModL Muscidae < L musca, a fly: see midge
noun
a muscid insect
muscid
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- dipteran: Ground-dwelling prey such as centipedes and the dipteran muscid Scatophaga stercoraria appeared to be common dietary components.
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