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Fly
Invertebrate
A flying insect that plays an important role in nature by breaking down waste and serving as food for birds, spiders, and amphibians.
💡 Fun Facts
- Houseflies taste with their feet! They have taste receptors on their lower legs.
- They can beat their wings up to 200 times per second, which creates the buzzing sound we hear.
- Flies can walk upside down on ceilings because they have sticky pads and tiny claws on their feet.