What is another word for Family Drosophilidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli dɹˈɒsəfˌɪlɪdˌiː] (IPA)

Family Drosophilidae, commonly known as fruit flies, belong to the order Diptera. There are many synonyms for the family Drosophilidae, including Pomace flies, Vinegar flies, Banana flies, and Wine flies. They are one of the most extensively studied insect families due to their rapid life cycles and ease of handling in laboratory experiments. These small insects are often found near ripening fruits and vegetables, where they lay their eggs and feed on the organic matter. Despite their small size and seeming insignificance, fruit flies have contributed greatly to our understanding of genetics, evolution, and developmental biology, making them important models for research in various fields.

Synonyms for Family drosophilidae:

What are the hypernyms for Family drosophilidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Animalia (kingdom), Arthropoda (phylum), Diptera (Order), Insecta (class), Organism (domain).

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