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Drosophila is a genus of small flies whose members are often called small fruit flies, or more appropriately vinegar flies, wine flies, pomace flies, grape flies, and picked fruit-flies. A second insect family, the Tephritidae are also called fruit flies; they feed on unripe or ripe fruit. One species in particular, Drosophila melanogaster, has been heavily used in research in genetics and is a common model organism in developmental biology. Indeed, the terms "fruit fly" and "Drosophila" are often used synonymously with D. melanogaster in modern biological literature. The entire genus, however, contains about 1,500 species and is very diverse in appearance, behavior, and breeding habitat.
Name
The term "Drosophila" is a modern scientific Latin adaptation from Greek δρόσος, drósos, "dew", + φίλος, phílos, "loving" + Latin feminine suffix -a.
Morphology
Drosophila_setosimentum.jpg Drosophila are small flies, typically pale yellow to reddish brown to black, with red eyes. Many species, including the noted Hawaiian picture-wings, have distinct black patterns on the wings. The plumose (feathery) arista, bristling of the head and thorax, and wing venation are characters used to diagnose the family. Most are small, about 2-4 mm long, but some are larger than a house fly. More on [ Drosophila ]
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a mathematical model to investigate the forces involved in dorsal closure in Drosophila. http://bit.ly/5GtSG4
HFSPJ (HFSP Journal) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:58:57 -0000
a mathematical model to investigate the forces involved in dorsal closure in Drosophila. http://bit.ly/5GtSG4
RT @jammaquino: Come check out Drosophila(formerly JJWalker Trio) this Thurs @bar35, 10pm we make our funky debut!!!!
Bar35 (Bar 35) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:55:55 -0000
RT @jammaquino: Come check out Drosophila(formerly JJWalker Trio) this Thurs @bar35, 10pm we make our funky debut!!!!
Loving @notsohumblepie's blog & her nerd cookies! http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/2009/12/science-cookies-drosophila-melanogaster.html
Microblogology (Karen) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:20:13 -0000
Loving @notsohumblepie's blog & her nerd cookies! http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/2009/12/science-cookies-drosophila-melanogaster.html
Come check out Drosophila(formerly JJWalker Trio) this Thurs @bar35, 10pm we make our funky debut!!!!
jammaquino (Jamm Aquino) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:11:34 -0000
Come check out Drosophila(formerly JJWalker Trio) this Thurs @bar35, 10pm we make our funky debut!!!!
RT @sciencegoddess RT @notsohumblepie http://tinyurl.com/yeohucg - Science Cookies: Drosophila melanogaster
ResearchModels (SAGE Labs) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:41:29 -0000
RT @sciencegoddess RT @notsohumblepie http://tinyurl.com/yeohucg - Science Cookies: Drosophila melanogaster
If there is a Drosophila melanogaster, there got to be a Drosophoba melanogaster somewhere.
TCombinator (TCombinator) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:27:49 -0000
If there is a Drosophila melanogaster, there got to be a Drosophoba melanogaster somewhere.
Bloomington Stock Center - Provides fly stocks, information on culturing flies, and getting rid of unwanted flies in the lab.
Byron Williams - A summary of research into the molecular basis of cell division featuring brain tissue antibody staining.
Meta Description: [ Studying cell division in Drosophila ]
Drosophila Cadherin - Reviews and classifies cadherin genes in Drosophila.
Drosophila Genetics - Detailed information on husbandry, nomenclature, genetic tools, and P-element transformation.
Drosophila Virtual Library - A central catalog of resources for research, including databases, lab pages, and protocols.
Meta Description: [ A guide to internet resources for research on the fruit
fly Drosophila ]
Microscope and Graphic Imaging Center - A few scanning electron micrographs of mutant Drosophila.
Mutant Fruit Flies - An online exhibit of a few Drosophila mutation aimed at the general public.
P Elements in Drosophila - The natural biology of P-elements, and how it has been harnessed into a powerful genetic tool.
Sequences of Highly Repeated DNA in Drosophila Melanogaster - Article by D. L. Brutlag and W. J. Peacock. Includes full text in pdf format.
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Spermatogenesis Overview - Maintained by the DiNardo Lab, includes a spermatogenesis overview and molecular marker details.
The Affolterlab - This resource provides an entry point into the rapidly evolving branching morphogenesis field with a special emphasis on Drosophila tracheal migration.
Meta Description: [ AFFOLTERLAB - tracheal database ]
The Drosophila Melanogaster Malpighian Tubule - Information for research on the Malpighian tubule (insect kidney).
The Virtual Embryo - Offers online education modules on several aspects of Drosophila development.
