Fruit Fly

Ugly Bug Wallpaper 2010

Fruit Fly: Drosophila melanogaster

• Habitat: Live near fruiting plants (and near the fruit bowl in your house!)
• Size: 2.5mm
• Predators/Prey: Fruit flies are fed on by many generalist insect predators, such as spiders.
• Population: life span 30days
• Interesting facts: Drosophila melanogaster flies are a widely used biological model organism. Their short lifespans and quick breeding turnover make them very useful for genetic selection experiments.

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