HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

ENTOMOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a maggot?
A
Wormlike fly larva.
B
Wormlike stage of insect development after egg.
C
Wormlike beetle larva
D
A wormlike person who has no respect for themselves or others. HIDE ANSWER
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A maggot is the larva of a fly (order Diptera); it is applied in particular to the larvae of Brachycera flies, such as houseflies, cheese flies, and blowflies, rather than larvae of the Nematocera, such as mosquitoes and crane flies.

Detailed explanation-2: -House fly larvae, or maggots, appear similar to pale worms. Their sole purpose is to eat and store energy for their upcoming pupation. Larvae feed for approximately five days, after which they find dry, dark locations for pupal development. House fly larvae can be commonly found on rotting plant or animal material.

Detailed explanation-3: -A maggot is a small, wormlike fly larva. Maggots are sometimes found in garbage, compost piles, or other places where they can feed on decaying plants and organic matter.

Detailed explanation-4: -Within a day, house fly eggs hatch into larvae, also known as maggots. Maggots are legless, white insects that feed from the egg-laying site for three to five days. During this time, maggots molt several times.

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