drosophila
/droʊˈsɑfɪlə/
noun
- A small fly, especially the fruit fly, often used in scientific research because it reproduces quickly and has simple genetics.
- The biology class studied drosophila to learn about genetic inheritance.
- Scientists have mapped the entire genome of drosophila.
- Drosophila are attracted to overripe fruit in the kitchen.
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