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Definition of Drosophilidae
1. Noun. Fruit flies.
Exact synonyms: Family Drosophilidae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Diptera, Order Diptera
Member holonyms: Genus Drosophila
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Diptera, Order Diptera
Member holonyms: Genus Drosophila
Medical Definition of Drosophilidae
1. 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. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Drosophilidae
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