noun
- a small fly of the genus Drosophila, especially the fruit fly commonly used in genetic research
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The drosophila is widely used in genetics laboratories.
- Scientists study drosophila to understand heredity patterns.
- The drosophila’s short life cycle makes it ideal for research.
- Mutations in drosophila help researchers understand gene function.
- The laboratory keeps cultures of drosophila for experiments.
- Drosophila melanogaster is the most commonly studied species.