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Any fruit fly of the genus Drosophila
Examples of drosophila in a Sentence
Drosophila simulans populations are unaffected by the global temperature rise but those of D. subobscura are significantly increased at 15¥C in the hot clines.
To the islands and drive miles studying hawaiian drosophila of my mind.
A forward genetic screen using Drosophila melanogaster that provides insight into these characteristics is described here.
Conversely, many human genes have a clear homologue in Drosophila.
Freeman is the only molecular biologist on the commission, coming from a background in Drosophila (fruitfly) research.
Mittler (1977) Failure of chronic exposure to nonthermal fm radio waves to mutate Drosophila.
In addition Drosophila tests were not regarded as valid surrogates for in-vivo tests in mammals.
Mittler (1977) Failure of chronic exposure to nonthermal FM radio waves to mutate Drosophila.
Trade-off associated with selection for increased ability to resist parasitoid attack in Drosophila melanogaster.