Flies

Fruit flies have been sent into space for scientific research on multiple occasions. One notable mission was in 1947 when fruit flies were launched aboard a V-2 rocket by the U.S. military to study the effects of radiation exposure at high altitudes.

Flies lay eggs in manure and garbage because it provides a suitable environment for their offspring to develop. The decaying organic matter in manure and garbage provides food for the developing larvae, helping them to grow and mature before turning into adult flies. This cycle of reproduction helps flies to thrive and continue their population.

A housefly has compound eyes, which are made up of thousands of individual lenses called ommatidia. Each ommatidium acts as a separate visual unit, contributing to the fly's overall compound eye structure.

Yes they land anywhere and carry that with them. Also flies throw up everytime they land.

Fly's rub their legs together because they want to no that what they just ate !

A horsefly is called a horsefly because it is known to primarily feed on the blood of horses. It is attracted to large mammals such as horses and cattle due to the warmth and movement of their bodies.

To fly into space, you need to travel in a spacecraft that is capable of reaching orbital velocity, typically around 17,500 miles per hour. Spacecraft like rockets use powerful engines to break free from Earth's gravitational pull and enter into space. Once in space, the spacecraft can travel to different celestial bodies like the Moon or other planets in our solar system.

Yes, flies have brains. The brain of a fly is located in its head and is relatively small compared to mammals. Despite its small size, the fly's brain allows it to carry out various behaviors important for survival, such as flying, finding food, and avoiding threats.

One example of an African flying insect is the African goliath beetle, which is one of the largest beetles in the world. It can be found in the rainforests of West Africa and has the ability to fly short distances.

Flies can be dangerous to humans because they can carry and transmit diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, and typhoid fever. They pick up pathogens from feeding on feces, garbage, and decaying matter, and then transfer these pathogens to surfaces and food that humans come into contact with.

Flies have evolved over millions of years to adapt to their environment and develop specialized features for feeding, reproduction, and survival. They have an efficient flight mechanism, compound eyes for quick detection of prey, and mouthparts for diverse feeding behaviors. The evolution of flies involves genetic mutations, natural selection, and environmental factors shaping their diversity and success as a group.

Cockroaches can be dangerous to humans because they can carry and spread diseases such as salmonella, E. coli, and parasitic worms. They can also trigger allergies and asthma attacks in some people. Cockroaches are known to contaminate food and cooking utensils, posing a health risk to humans.

Houseflies have taste buds on their feet and can taste with their feet, which helps them find food sources. They have compound eyes with thousands of individual lenses that allow them to see movement in almost 360 degrees. Houseflies only have two wings, unlike other flies that have four wings.

The tsetse fly is a large biting insect native to Africa, and it is dangerous because it has been identified as a disease vector. The fly bites victims to drink blood, and can infect that victim. A bitten individual may get sleeping sickness. Nagana, a disease affecting cattle, can be passed on to these herd animals. A link can be found below.

The word "fly" comes from the Old English word "fleoge" which means "flying insect." This term has been used to describe insects that have the ability to fly, such as flies, for centuries.

No, a house fly would not be able to survive in space because there is no atmosphere to provide it with air to fly. Additionally, the lack of gravity in space would also make it difficult for the fly to maneuver and navigate.

Blow flies have a very keen sense of smell, so they are attracted to the scent of rotting flesh within the first 24h since death. For more information see these links:

http://eelkat.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/dead-bodies-warning-graphic-detail-may-be-disturbing-to-some-readers/

http://science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-entomology2.htm

http://www.sfu.museum/forensics/eng/pg_media-media_pg/entomologie-entomology/

The tsetse fly carries the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, which causes African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness in humans. This disease is often fatal if left untreated and affects the central nervous system.

Your eyes are designed to focus on objects outside the eye, making it difficult to see smaller objects like flies that are close to the eye. Additionally, blinking reflexes help protect the eye from foreign particles, making it challenging to perceive objects like flies that are in contact with the eye.

Flies are attracted to light because they use it as a navigation aid. They have a behavior known as positive phototaxis, where they are naturally drawn towards sources of light. This behavior might have evolved to help flies find their way towards the outdoors during the day.

Houseflies rub their hind legs together to clean themselves. They have specialized bristles on their legs that help with grooming and removing dirt and debris from their bodies. Additionally, this behavior helps to spread saliva on their legs, which aids in digestion when they come into contact with food sources.

Scorpion flies typically live for 1-2 years as adults, but their complete life cycle from egg to adult can take up to 3 years. Their lifespan can be influenced by factors such as environmental conditions and food availability.

Fruit flies were sent into space to study the effects of space travel on biological processes like reproduction, development, and aging. They are commonly used as model organisms in biological research due to their short lifespan and genetic similarities to humans. By studying fruit flies in space, scientists hope to gather insights that could benefit human health and space exploration.

Domesticus means house in Latin.