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Biology I: yeast, <em>Drosophila</em> and <em>C. elegans</em>
Why Fruit Flies Matter in Research
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Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, is a widely used model organism in biological research. It has helped scientists make important contributions to biology for more than a century. The fruit fly is studied for its body features, life cycle, natural habitat, and diet.
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Drosophila melanogaster, also known as the "fruit fly," is a small insect that is commonly found near ripening fruit. Drosophila is a widely used model organism for scientific research and the study of this organism has provided insight into eukaryotic genetics and human disease.
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