Least Concern
Maggot (House Fly)
Musca domestica (larval stage)
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About
Maggots are the larval stage of flies. House fly maggots are small, legless larvae that feed on decaying organic matter. They play an important role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Habitat
Decaying organic matter worldwide
Diet
Detritivorous - decaying organic matter
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Fun Facts
- Maggots have no legs and move by contracting their bodies in a wave-like motion.
- They breathe through spiracles located on their posterior end.
- Maggots are used in medicine for wound debridement to remove dead tissue.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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