DROSOPHILA


Meaning of DROSOPHILA in English

[ drɒ'sɒfɪlə ]

■ noun a genus of fruit flies used extensively in genetic research.

Origin

mod. L., from Gk drosos 'dew, moisture' + philos 'loving'.

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