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 Setae on the inside of abdomen...?
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| javanerkelens |
Posted on 21-08-2008 20:28
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 Member Location: Netherlands Posts: 2962 Joined: 18.10.07 |
Resently I cut the abdomen of this Muscidae (I thougt there was a larve inside) The only thing I saw, was moisture and a long intestine.... But I also saw hairs in the inside of the abdomen ??? Why has a fly, hairs there....., what has it for reason. Has someone a answere ?? Greatings Joke javanerkelens attached the following image:  [194.64Kb] |
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| Stephen R |
Posted on 05-02-2010 15:43
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 Member Location: Clitheroe Lancashire UK Posts: 2396 Joined: 12.06.09 |
Did you come to any conclusions about this? Two possible benefits come to mind: 1: Damping turbulence of internal fluid due to rapid changes of direction in flight. 2: Proprioceptive sensing of fluid movements. Is it known whether the small hairs on the outside of the fly have a sensory function? Or any function? |
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| Stephen R |
Posted on 05-02-2010 15:52
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Member Location: Clitheroe Lancashire UK Posts: 2396 Joined: 12.06.09 |
Or what about: 3: Auditory perception of vibrations transmitted through internal fluid. Do flies have 'ears' anywhere else? |
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