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by Someone 1411 days ago
> If there was a constant inflow of flies into the room, after some time you would have an infinite number of flies.

With a constant finite inflow, you’d only have infinitely many after infinite time.

As to why they don’t keep amassing: flies need food, water (moisture), warmth and oxygen. Stuff too many in a room, and conditions elsewhere will be better for them.