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Which one of the following belongs to the family Muscidae?
BiologyThe Living WorldNEETNEET 2021
Options:
  • A Fire fly
  • B Grasshopper
  • C Cockroach
  • D House fly
Solution:
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The correct answer is: House fly
Muscidae constitutes a family of flies found in the superfamily Muscoidea. Muscidae, some of which are commonly known as houseflies or stable flies. Both male and female flies feed on all kinds of human food, rubbish, and excreta, including sweat, and on animal dung. They are known to be a carrier of various diseases and hence they can be considered pests for humans.

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