Which is known as 'Hump backed flies'?
A. Sialidae
B. Nemestridae
C. Calliphoridae
D. Phoridae
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Phoridae is known as 'Humpbacked flies'.The Phoridae are a family of small, hump-backed flies resembling fruit flies. Phorid flies can often be identified by their escape habit of running rapidly across a surface rather than taking to the wing.
This family, also known as humpbacked flies and scuttle flies (4000 species), is another group that exploits a wide range of habitats and exhibits diverse feeding habits.
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