- Flies begin their life as eggs, which are typically laid in moist, organic matter such as rotting food, manure, or compost. The eggs hatch into larvae, which are small, worm-like creatures that feed and grow until they are ready to pupate. The pupae are then encased in a hard shell, where they undergo a transformation into adult flies.
What did early sailors say emerging is its name?
- Early sailors used the term "emerging" to describe the process of flies emerging from their pupae. They believed that flies were spontaneously generated from rotting matter, and the term "emerging" was used to describe the process of them coming into existence.