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No, they are not. Drosophila melanogaster (common fruit flies) have been very helpful in genetic research. They are harmless, except that you do not want to take a chance that they will over-run you lab or your home. Also, technically, they are really "vinegar flies", although everyone calls them fruit flies. in other words, they like to lay eggs on rotting fruit, not fresh fruit like the med fly. thus not a danger to agriculture
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What does drosophila refers to the classification group?
Drosophila refers to the genus of certain fruit flies.
What is a another name for fruit flies?
sour fliesAnother answer: Drosophila melanogaster
What are some characteristics of the Drosophila Melanogaster?
Drosophila melanogaster is a small fly that is often found near fruit. They are often know as fruit or vinegar flies. The flies have red eyes and are a yellowish color.
What fly is commonly used in genetic research?
Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: DipteraSuborder: BrachyceraFamily: DrosophilidaeSubfamily: DrosophilinaeGenus: Drosophila
Are Drosophila flies used for experiments?
They were used by Gregor Mendel to discover the basic laws of genetics.
How long do drosophila flies live?
9-11 days. Its life cycle is very short.
What does the this scientific name Drosophila Melanogaster mean?
"Drosophila" refers to the genus of small flies, while "melanogaster" translates to "black stomach" in Greek, describing the fly's characteristic black abdomen. The scientific name, Drosophila melanogaster, reflects the prominent physical features of this species.
Who experimeneted with fruit flies to learn about chromosomes?
it is Calvin BRIDGES who worked on Drosophila chromosomes for their sex determination.
How are flies harmful?
yes. flies are harmful. I would stay away from them if i were you.
When was Drosophila endobranchia created?
Drosophila endobranchia was created in 1968.
When was Drosophila meridiana created?
Drosophila meridiana was created in 1942.
When was Drosophila simulans created?
Drosophila simulans was created in 1919.
