The little - known world of flies

Iyer, Geetha (2015) The little - known world of flies. I Wonder (1). pp. 93-101.

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Abstract

What makes flies different from a dragonfly or a butterfly? How do the lovely iridescent bluebottle and greenbottle flies help solve murders? What do insect bites, galls and chocolate have in common? Do flies have taste-buds? How do we introduce flies in science classrooms? This article explores the fascinating world of true flies, their incredible variety, and the diversity of services they provide us with, ending with an activity that teachers can use to unravel one aspect of the life of flies to students.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Flies, Types of flies,
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Animals (Zoology)
Divisions:	Azim Premji University > University publications > i Wonder
Depositing User:	Mr. Sachin Tirlapur
Date Deposited:	11 Sep 2018 13:45
Last Modified:	12 Sep 2018 10:45
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjifoundation.org/id/eprint/1241
Publisher URL:	https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/SitePages/reso...

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