fruit fly
noun
: any of various small dipteran flies (such as a drosophila) whose larvae feed on fruit or decaying vegetable matter
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Aside from serving as test subjects and leaders in space, fruit flies have become the go-to model organism for studying and navigating genetics.
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Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Researchers are succeeding in slowing biological aging in fruit flies, worms, mice and primates, offering humanity a second chance at altering the course of human survival.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Comparing unknown neurons in the human brain to known ones in fruit flies should help close that gap.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Researchers are succeeding in slowing biological aging in fruit flies, worms, mice and primates, offering humanity a second chance at altering the course of human survival.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Comparing unknown neurons in the human brain to known ones in fruit flies should help close that gap.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
This insect trap for unwanted pests Zevo Flying Insect Trap for Indoors
Save 8% on this best-selling trap for fruit flies and houseflies.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Fruit fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fruit%20fly. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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