vinegar fly (Meaning)
vinegar fly (n)
flies whose larvae feed on pickles and imperfectly sealed preserves
vinegar fly ()
Any of several fruit flies, esp. Drosophila ampelopophila, which breed in imperfectly sealed preserves and in pickles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vinegar fly
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vinegar fly Sentence Examples
- The tiny vinegar fly's transparent wings shimmered in the sunlight.
- Scientists use vinegar flies extensively in genetic research due to their short lifespan.
- The vinegar fly's unique ability to tolerate acidic environments makes it an ideal subject for studying stress response.
- The males of some vinegar fly species use complex courtship rituals to attract females.
- Vinegar flies are known to lay their eggs in decaying fruit, where the larvae feed on the fermenting material.
- The vinegar fly's rapid population growth rate allows researchers to observe multiple generations within a short period.
- Some vinegar fly species exhibit remarkable resistance to insecticides, making them a challenge to control.
- The vinegar fly's body provides a model for understanding the basic principles of animal development.
- Scientists have developed genetically modified vinegar flies to study the effects of various genes on behavior.
- The vinegar fly has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of genetics, evolution, and development.
FAQs About the word vinegar fly
flies whose larvae feed on pickles and imperfectly sealed preservesAny of several fruit flies, esp. Drosophila ampelopophila, which breed in imperfectly sealed
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tiny vinegar fly's transparent wings shimmered in the sunlight.
Scientists use vinegar flies extensively in genetic research due to their short lifespan.
The vinegar fly's unique ability to tolerate acidic environments makes it an ideal subject for studying stress response.
The males of some vinegar fly species use complex courtship rituals to attract females.
