drosophila
/drɔ'sɔfilə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small fruit fly, specifically of the genus Drosophila, especially Drosophila melanogaster, widely used as a model organism in genetic and biological research due to its simple genetics, short life cycle, and ease of breeding.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scientist studied mutations in the drosophila.
- Thomas Hunt Morgan's pioneering experiments with drosophila provided key evidence for chromosomal inheritance.
- Many fundamental principles of genetics were discovered using drosophila.
Advanced Usage
"Drosophila research": Refers to the vast field of scientific study utilizing these flies.
- Modern drosophila research continues to reveal insights into neurobiology and development.
As a model organism: The term is often used in this specific scientific context.
- Due to its fully sequenced genome, drosophila remains a cornerstone model organism.
Variants and Related Words
- Drosophilidae (n): The biological family to which drosophila belongs.
- Drosophila melanogaster (n): The most common and studied species within the genus.
Synonyms
- Fruit fly (common name, though this can refer to other species).
- Vinegar fly (another common name).
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Model organism: An organism used to study broad biological principles.
- Genetics: The study of heredity and gene function, for which drosophila is a classic tool.
Noun
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small fruit fly used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in studying basic mechanisms of inheritance
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