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Housefly: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 7 mm.

Representative length

7 mm = 0.7 cm. A millimeter is one tenth of a centimeter.

Its compound eyes occupy much of its head.

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Housefly, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

Its compound eyes occupy much of its head. Displayed dimension: representative length.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Entomological illustration of the housefly; anatomy and coloration are interpreted, not photographic.