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Drosophila /Dro·soph·i·la/ (dro-sof´il-ah) a genus of fruit flies. D. melanogas´ter is a small species used extensively in experimental genetics. Drosophila [drōsof′ilə] Etymology: Gk, drosos, dew, philein, to love a genus of fly, which includes Drosophila melanogaster, the Mediterranean fruit fly. It is useful in genetic experiments because of the large chromosomes found in its salivary glands and its sensitivity to environmental effects, such as exposure to radiation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mutual Interest Between the Sexes and Reproductive Success in Drosophilia Pseudoobscura, 56 EVOLUTION 2437 (2002). On the advice of an untrustworthy friend, Drosophilia (Willa O'Neill), Lucinda decides to test Karl's devotion by exhibiting increasingly bizarre behavior. |
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