DROSOPHILIDAE
\dɹˈɒsəfˌɪlɪdˌiː], \dɹˈɒsəfˌɪlɪdˌiː], \d_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_ə_f_ˌɪ_l_ɪ_d_ˌiː]\
Definitions of DROSOPHILIDAE
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A family of the order DIPTERA. These flies are generally found around decaying vegetation and fruit. Several species, because of their short life span, giant salivary gland chromosomes, and ease of culturing, have been used extensively in studies of heredity.
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