drosophila
drosophila[drɒˈsɒfɪlə]noun- a small fruit fly, used extensively in genetic research because of its large chromosomes, numerous varieties, and rapid rate of reproduction
果蝇
- Genus Drosophila, family Drosophilidae: in particular D. melanogaster
果蝇属,果蝇科: 尤指黑腹果蝇
语源- modern Latin, from Greek drosos 'dew, moisture' + philos 'loving'
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