Sarcophagidae
noun plural
Sar·co·phag·i·dae
ˌsär-kə-ˈfaj-ə-ˌdē 
: a family of dipteran flies that include flesh flies, some that cause myiases, and others that develop in organic materials (as manure)
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“Sarcophagidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Sarcophagidae. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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