Houseflies use several types of senses to interact with the world around them. Like other insects, they use their senses of sight, feel and smell.
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Houseflies have compound eyes that allow them to detect movement and changes in light. They also have specialized hairs on their bodies that can sense touch and vibrations in the air. Additionally, houseflies have chemoreceptors on their antennae and feet that enable them to taste and smell their surroundings.
The hairy growth on a housefly's legs and abdomen helps them detect movements in the air and sense changes in their environment. These hairs are sensitive to vibrations and air currents, which are important for the housefly to navigate, find food, and avoid predators.
Musca is the genus to which housefly belongs.Its zoological name is Musca domestica.
The scientific name for the housefly is Musca domestica.
A young housefly is called a maggot. Maggots are the larval stage of the housefly before they pupate and emerge as adults.
Yes, a housefly has two antennae on its head. These antennae help the fly to detect smells, humidity, and air currents, as well as to locate food and mates.