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"Drosophila melanogaster" is a species of fly. The species is known generally as the common fruit fly or vinegar fly. Starting from Charles W. Woodworth, this species is a model organism that is widely used for biological research in studies of genetics, physiology, microbial pathogenesis and life history evolution.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 17, 2021. Captured in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.