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How do flies deficate on the ceiling when they are upside down?
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∙ 15y ago
Carefully.
As they weigh nearly nothing the effect of gravity is minimal.
You see the ceiling as smooth, flies see it as a very rough surface.
There are plenty of "handholds" for their feet with hooked claws at the end.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoI have discovered that they have an Ovi Positor (think that's spelt right) in their rear which extends from the body and attaches to the surface and they deficate through this. It is also used for when they lay eggs. My father in law and I have been trying to discover this answer for ages.
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∙ 14y agothey have super microfiber hair on the bottom and all around their legs to help them grip
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∙ 13y agoNo
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