how many different fly species are there?

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how many different fly species are there?

2006-07-20 15:19:51 · 3 answers · asked by don corazon 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The order Diptera (flies) is estimated at 200,00 species, perhaps 85,000 of which have been named. See reference 1.

2006-07-20 15:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋

I like rune's answer...
Reminds me of that one time in middle school when I had a substitute teacher that really really hated me because I coughed and didn't cover my mouth...
Anyhow... his fly was open... it was a bit scary...

2006-07-21 06:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4........Button, Zipper, Snap & Velcro

2006-07-20 22:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by rune1972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋