acrocera
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/əˈkroʊsərə/
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/əˈkrɒsərə/
small-headed parasitic fly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrocera' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'keras' meaning 'horn', referring to the fly's distinctive head shape.
Historical Evolution
'Akros' and 'keras' combined in Greek to form 'akrokeras', which evolved into the modern scientific name 'acrocera'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the fly's physical characteristics, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern taxonomy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of small-headed flies in the family Acroceridae, known for their parasitic larvae that develop inside spiders.
The acrocera fly is rarely seen due to its unique life cycle.
Last updated: 2025/04/27 10:51