Drosophilidae
- Pronunciation
- /droh-SOF-ih-luh-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Drosophilid
- Plural
- Drosophilids
Definition
A family of small flies, commonly known as fruit flies, that are important model organisms in genetics and developmental biology.
Full guide
Read the full Drosophilidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'drosos' meaning 'dew' or 'moisture', referring to their habitat.
Example
Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, is a model organism for studying genetics and development.