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Which combination of taxonomic categories correctly represents the housefly?

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Genus: Musca ; Family: Felidae; Order: Carnivora Genus: Musca ; Family: Muscidae; Order: Diptera Correct Genus: Homo ; Family: Hominidae; Order: Primata Genus: Triticum ; Family: Poaceae; Order: Poales

Explanation

The housefly is Musca domestica. It belongs to the genus Musca, family Muscidae and order Diptera.

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