Drosophila melanogaster
Also known as vinegar fly, D. melanogaster, fruit fly, common fruit fly
species of fly
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Drosophila melanogaster is a small fruit fly that has become one of the most important organisms in scientific research. Scientists study this fly extensively because its genetics are well understood and similar to those of humans, making it valuable for understanding how genes work and how genetic diseases develop.
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Species
Drosophila melanogaster
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderDiptera
- FamilyDrosophilidae
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Research
68,360 papers- Drosophila melanogaster as an experimental organism.ReviewScience (New York, N.Y.) · 1988Rubin GMDOI: 10.1126/science.3131880
- Conditioned courtship suppression in Drosophila melanogaster.Review
Article
Drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly (an insect of the order Diptera) in the family Drosophilidae. The species is often referred to as the fruit fly or lesser fruit fly, or less commonly the "vinegar fly", "pomace fly", or "banana fly". D. melanogaster is attracted to rotting fruit and fermenting beverages and is often found in orchards, kitchens, and pubs.
Starting with Charles W. Woodworth's 1901 proposal of the use of this species as a model organism, D. melanogaster continues to be widely used for biological research in genetics, physiology, microbial pathogenesis, and life history evolution. In 1946 D. melanogaster was the first animal to be launched into space. As of 2017, six Nobel Prizes have been awarded to drosophilists for their work using the insect.