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calliphora
 

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Noun calliphora has 1 sense
  1. Calliphora, genus Calliphora - type genus of the Calliphoridae: blowflies
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Calliphoridae, family Calliphoridae
    --1 has members: blowfly, blow fly

Definitions from the Web

Calliphora

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A genus of large, metallic blue or green blowflies.

Usage:

  • The calliphora buzzed around the decaying carcass.
  • Scientists often study calliphora for forensic purposes.

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