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ShareA maggot is the larval stage of the fly life cycle, famous for eating decomposing flesh.
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Sometimes "maggot" is used to refer to the larval stage of any insect.
Maggots are generally 4 to 12 mm in length depending on their stage of growth.
Most maggots range from an off-white color to a light brown, though some can be a yellow or reddish color.
Maggots have one pair of tiny hook-like parts to aid in feeding and have no legs.
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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