Small Fruit Flies

Pronunciation
/smôl fro͞ot flīz/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Small Fruit Fly
Plural
Small Fruit Flies

Definition

A group of flies belonging to the family Drosophilidae, known for their small size and association with decay.

Etymology

From Latin 'drosos' meaning dew and 'philos' meaning loving, referring to their attraction to fermenting fruit.

Example

Small fruit flies are often found in fermenting fruits and vegetables.

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