fruitfly
Genetics lab insect
A fruitfly is a small fly attracted to ripening or fermenting fruit.
The common fruitfly (*Drosophila melanogaster*) is a workhorse of genetics research—its short lifespan, rapid reproduction, and simple genome make it ideal for studying heredity and development.
The fruitflies swarmed around the bananas on the counter.
Fruit fly genus
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- genesUnits of heredity
- DNAHereditary code molecule
inheritance · genotype · phenotype · allele · gene expression · recombination · genomics · transgenic
Broadcast signal receiver
- compound eyeMulti-lensed arthropod organ
- wingLimb enabling flight
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
bristle · proboscis · larva · pupa · exoskeleton · metamorphosis · entomology · invertebrate
Pest takeover situation
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- kitchenFood preparation room
- garbageDiscarded waste material
swarm · breeding · contamination · extermination · trap · bait · sanitation · produce
Microbial sugar conversion
- acetic acidVinegar's main compound
- overripePast optimal freshness
- yeastFermenting fungus
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
sour · cider vinegar · wine · kombucha · bait · attractant · banana · sweetness
Drosophila
Fruit fly genus
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- genesUnits of heredity
DNA · inheritance · genotype · phenotype · allele · gene expression · recombination · genomics · transgenic · knockout
antenna
Broadcast signal receiver
- compound eyeMulti-lensed arthropod organ
- wingLimb enabling flight
- thoraxCentral body cavity
abdomen · bristle · proboscis · larva · pupa · exoskeleton · metamorphosis · entomology · invertebrate · diptera
infestation
Pest takeover situation
garbage · swarm · breeding · contamination · extermination · trap · bait · sanitation · produce · rotting
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- acetic acidVinegar's main compound
- overripePast optimal freshness
- yeastFermenting fungus
alcohol · sour · cider vinegar · wine · kombucha · bait · attractant · banana · sweetness · decay
short-lived
Lasting only briefly
transient · senescence · life cycle · mortality · developmental stages
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Tusked gray giant
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