| Microdon aurulentus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Syrphidae |
| Genus: | Microdon |
| Species: | M. aurulentus |
| Binomial name | |
| Microdon aurulentus (Fabricius, 1805) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Microdon aurulentus is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. [1] [2] [3]
The sixgill sharks are a genus, Hexanchus, of deepwater sharks in the family Hexanchidae. These sharks are characterized by a broad, pointed head, six pairs of gill slits, comb-like, yellow lower teeth, and a long tail. The largest species can grow up to 8 m long and weigh over 600 kg (1320 lb). They are continental shelf-dwelling and abyssal plain scavengers with a keen sense of smell and are among the first to arrive at carrion, together with hagfish and rattails. They show a characteristic rolling motion of the head when feeding.
The false catshark or sofa shark is a species of ground shark in the family Pseudotriakidae, and the sole member of its genus. It has a worldwide distribution, and has most commonly been recorded close to the bottom over continental and insular slopes, at depths of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft). Reaching 3.0 m (9.8 ft) in length, this heavy-bodied shark can be readily identified by its elongated, keel-like first dorsal fin. It has long, narrow eyes and a large mouth filled with numerous tiny teeth. It is usually dark brown in color, though a few are light gray.
Hover flies of the genus Microdon are unusual among the Diptera. Like other members of the subfamily, they are myrmecophiles, meaning they inhabit the nests of ants.
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Microdon manitobensis is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Microdon globosus is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Microdon abditus is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Microdon tristis is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Microdon craigheadii is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Microdon megalogaster is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
Tachytes aurulentus is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae. It is found in North America.
Microdon lanceolatus is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae.
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