Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known as the fruit fly or lesser fruit fly, and also called the vinegar fly, pomace fly or banana fly, is a small fly in the family Drosophilidae. It is attracted to rotting fruit and fermenting beverages, and is commonly found in orchards, kitchens and pubs.
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Classification
System (Realm) Scientific NameDrosophila melanogaster 2 Connections
Sources
1. GBIF Species API
2. Fruit fly - Wikipedia
Organisms listQuote, Organisms list
Drosophila melanogaster or common fruit fly
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of LifeChild Taxon Of: DipteraView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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