HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

ENTOMOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The life cycle of a blow fly begins with:
A
oviposition
B
decay
C
pupation
D
migration phase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It begins with a female blowfly laying eggs in a cadaver or wound. After three larval stages, the blowflies are known as pupa. Pupa live outside of the cadaver and in soil. The sixth and final stage ends with adult blowflies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blow fly life cycle typically takes 3 – 4 weeks depending on the species. The life cycle is broken up into three distinct stages, the egg, the larvae and the adult. The larva stage is the most readily recognized and when all the food consumption is accomplished. The larvae feed on wet, living, or dead flesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Houseflies pass through four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult.

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