Shows in detail the life cycle of the common housefly. Describes the many unusual physical adaptations that aid the housefly in rapid flight and in feeding. Explains how the housefly transmits germs and contributes to the spread of disease. Very clear description of houseflies, beginning with considerable discussion of its flight. It then moves on to other aspects of the fly’s physics, chemistry, biology and ecology. It has excellent photography and a very clear commentary.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508385
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Life cycles (Biology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Flies as carriers of disease
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)