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sar·copha·ga
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Princeton's WordNet
Sarcophaga, genus Sarcophaganoun
flesh flies
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sarcophaga
Sarcophaga, commonly known as flesh flies, are a family of flies known scientifically as Sarcophagidae, most species of which are often associated with carrion or decaying material. The name 'Sarcophaga' is derived from the Greek words 'sarco-' meaning flesh and '-phaga' meaning eating, hinting at their eating habits. They have a significant role in decomposing dead matters in ecosystems. Some species are also parasites and can transmit diseases, having importance from a medical perspective.
Webster Dictionary
Sarcophaga
a suborder of carnivorous and insectivorous marsupials including the dasyures and the opossums
Sarcophaganoun
a genus of Diptera, including the flesh flies
Etymology: [NL., neut. pl. See Sarcophagus.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Sarcophaga
sär-kof′a-ga, n. a genus of dipterous insects, the flesh-flies: a former division of marsupials.—adjs. Sarcoph′agal, flesh-devouring; Sarcoph′agous, feeding on flesh.—n. Sarcoph′agy.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sarcophaga in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sarcophaga in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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