Definitions for: Musca


[n] type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies
[n] a small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon



Webster (1913) Definition: Mus"ca, n.; pl. Musc[ae]. [L., a fly.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of dipterous insects, including the
common house fly, and numerous allied species.

Note: Formerly, a large part of the Diptera were included
under the genus Musca.

2. (Astron.) A small constellation situated between the
Southern Cross and the Pole.

Musc[ae] volitantes. [L., flying flies.] (Med.) Specks or
filaments apparently seen moving or glinding about in the
field of vision. Their appearance is often a symptom of
disease of the eye, or of disorder of the nervous system.

Synonyms: genus Musca

See Also: arthropod genus, constellation, family Muscidae, housefly, Musca domestica, Muscidae

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