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Due to genetic mutation. Flies' genes can mutate into a form that prevents any pigment from getting into the eyes. When a fly receives two genes called "recessive genes" from it's parents that cause the fly from putting color into it's eyes then they appear white. If they only have one gene that tells them to have white eyes then the more "dominant gene" will prevail and cause them to have another color eye such as red.
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Why do fruit flies have white eyes?
they dont well actually some fruit flies do. it depends on if they are a mutant type of fruit fly or not. there are also flies that have messed up wings, these types of flies are called vestigial. there are also fruit flies that don't even have eyes. all of these types of fruit flies are mutants and are used for testing.
What might biologists learn from studying generations of fruit flies?
from studying the generation of fruit flies you can find out that some of them have white eyes, and you can do the genetics table to find out what eye color the baby's will have. It's called the study of genetics, we're learning about it this year!!!!!!
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.
How do fruit flies get on fruit?
Fruit flies are attracted to the smell of the fruit, they fly to the fruit to get to it. There they breed and lay their eggs so some fruit flies are born on the fruit.
What are some behaviors of fruit flies?
They eat your fruit. They love your fruit. They are tiny.
Will borax kill fruit flies?
Borax will kill fruit flies. Place some yogurt in the room with borax in it and it will kill off the flies.
Can you still eat a potato if there was some fruit flies on it?
no
What eats a fruit fly?
Fruit flies are often found flying around fruit, and other foods that are left out in the open. Fruit flies are often eaten by spiders, lizards and some birds.
What eats fruit fly's?
Fruit flies are often found flying around fruit, and other foods that are left out in the open. Fruit flies are often eaten by Spiders, lizards and some birds.
Do wolves insects and rabbits eat fruit?
Wolves and rabbits do not eat fruit. Some insects, such as fruit flies, eat fruit.
What animal has just white eyes?
Some animals that have just white eyes are some of the albino animals and also a variety of nocturnal animals.
Do fruit flies have a hard shell?
No. Fruit flies do not have hard shells. Fruit flies look like tiny semi transparent flies. A bug with a hard shell is probably some type of beetle. If you are having a problem with swarms of them in your kitchen it is probably some kind of stored food beetle such as: carpet beetles, cigarette beetles, drugstore beetles, or larder beetles.
