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2023 · Q47
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Biological Classification question

2023 · Q47

NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1

House fly belongs to _____ family.

  1. A
    Cyprinidae
  2. B
    Hominidae
  3. C
    Calliphoridae
  4. D
    Muscidae
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Correct answer: D

Option A : Cyprinidae

Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse family of freshwater fish. It includes carps, goldfishes, minnows, and many other types of fish.

Option B : Hominidae

Hominidae, also known as the great apes or hominids, is a taxonomic family that includes seven extant species in four genera: Pongo (the Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutan); Gorilla (the eastern and western gorilla); Pan (the common chimpanzee and the bonobo); and Homo, of which only one species survives, Homo sapiens, or human beings.

Option C : Calliphoridae

Calliphoridae is a family of insects commonly known as blow flies. Many of this family's species are metallic in appearance and are found in a variety of environments.

Option D : Muscidae

Muscidae is a large family of flies that includes a variety of species, one of which is the common housefly (Musca domestica). Houseflies are ubiquitous and are often associated with human habitations. They are known for their potential to spread diseases due to their attraction to waste and decaying organic matter.

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