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Flies will often lay eggs on spoiled meat because they are attracted to the smell of the meat. The meat will provide a place for the eggs to incubate and also a source of food once the larvae hatch.

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Why do flies lay eggs on spoiled eggs?

Flies lay eggs in spoiled meat because it is moist. Also once the eggs hatch it provides the maggots with plenty of food to eat.


Is flyblown an adjective?

Yes, it means spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies; "flyblown meat"


Why does an adult housefly lay eggs on rotting food?

The fly eggs hatch into larvae (also known as maggots) that feed on the protein and eventually pupate (cocoon) to become adult flies.


DO Flies come from rotten meat because they always appear where meat is rotting?

Flies are attracted to meat and will lay eggs on the meat, where they quickly hatch into maggots. But the flies are not indigenous to the meat.


Does rotten meat produce flies?

Yes, if flies lay eggs in exposed rotting meat their larva will feed themselves until developed and then turn into new flies. If the rotting meat is not exposed the flies will not be able to lay eggs and there will be no emerging flies.


Can a nonliving thing create a living thing like can rotting meat create flies?

Rotting meat doesn't create flies. Rotting meat attracts flies that lay their eggs on the meat. These eggs hatch and maggots emerge and proceed to feed off the rotten meat. After a period as a chrysalis, the maggots change and emerge as adult flies.


Rotting meat giving rise to maggots?

Rotting meat can attract flies, which lay eggs on the meat. These eggs hatch into maggots, which feed on the decaying flesh. Maggots play a key role in breaking down the rotting meat, aiding in the process of decomposition.


Can you cook meat that has spoiled?

No, it is not safe to cook and eat meat that has spoiled. Cooking will not kill all the harmful bacteria that may have grown on the spoiled meat, which can make you sick. It is best to throw away spoiled meat to avoid foodborne illness.


Who was the Doctor that showed maggots hatch from eggs that flies lay on meat and not from the meat itself was?

Pasteur


Can spoiled meat be cooked and made safe to eat?

No, cooking spoiled meat does not make it safe to eat. Spoiled meat can contain harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning even if it is cooked. It is best to discard spoiled meat to avoid the risk of illness.


Is it safe to cook spoiled meat?

No, it is not safe to cook spoiled meat. Cooking spoiled meat does not make it safe to eat as it may still contain harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is best to discard spoiled meat to avoid the risk of getting sick.


How do magets get om food?

Maggots are the larvae of regular flies which lay there eggs in old food/meat/faeces. These eggs hatch into maggots which eventually become flies. So it goes, eggs ---> maggots ---> flies