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Sepsidae

plural noun
Sep·​si·​dae | \ ˈsepsəˌdē\

Definition of Sepsidae

: a family of acalyptrate usually shiny black flies (superfamily Muscoidea) that develop in decaying organic matter or excrement

History and Etymology for Sepsidae

New Latin, from Greek sēpsis decay + New Latin -idae

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