Drosophila

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See also: drosophila

Translingual

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A drosophila

Etymology

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New Latin, from Ancient Greek δρόσος (drósos, dew) + φίλος (phílos, loving).

Pronunciation

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  • English: (US, Canada) IPA(key): /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/, /dɹəˈsɑfələ/

Proper noun

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Drosophila f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Drosophilidae – fruit flies or drosophilas.
  2. A taxonomic subgenus within the family Drosophilidae – Drosophila (Drosophila).

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Derived terms

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anagrams of Drosophila

References

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