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calliphora

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Main Entry: Cal·liph·o·ra
Pronunciation: k&-'lif(-&)-r&
Function: noun
: a genus of the family Calliphoridae that includeslarge bluebottle flies —cal·liph·o·rine /-'lif-&-"rIn/ adjective
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Calliphora Cal·liph·o·ra (kə-lĭf'ər-ə)
n.
A genus of blowfies whose larvae feed on dead flesh.

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