Drosophila Meaning in English

word

US

dɹoʊˈsɑfələ

droh-SAH-fuh-luh

UK

dɹˌɒsəfˈɪlɐ

droh-SOF-ih-luh

Definition

A small type of fruit fly, often used as a model organism in scientific research, especially genetics.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in scientific and academic contexts. 'Drosophila' commonly refers to Drosophila melanogaster, the species widely used in genetics research. Rarely used in everyday conversation except when talking about biology.

• Spanish: drosophila - mosca de la fruta (biología)
• Portuguese (BR): drosófila - mosca-da-fruta (biologia)
• Portuguese (PT): drosófila - mosca-da-fruta (biologia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 果蝇
• Chinese (Traditional): 果蠅
• Hindi: ड्रसोफिला - फल मक्खी (जीवविज्ञान)
• Arabic: دروسوفيلا - ذبابة الفاكهة (علم الأحياء)
• Bengali: ড্রোসোফিলা
• Russian: дрозофила
• Japanese: ショウジョウバエ
• Vietnamese: ruồi giấm - Drosophila
• Korean: 초파리
• Turkish: drozofila - meyve sineği (bilimsel)
• Urdu: ڈروسوفلا - چھوٹی میوہ مکھی (سائنسی)
• Indonesian: Drosophila - lalat buah (Drosophila)

Example Sentences

A drosophila is a small fly that likes fruit.

basic

Scientists study drosophila to learn about genes.

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I saw a drosophila landing on my banana.

basic

The genetics lab keeps hundreds of drosophila for experiments.

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Working with drosophila is messy but really useful for research.

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If you leave fruit out, drosophila will show up quickly.

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