How evolutionary adaptations enable a fruit fly to detect and thrive on toxic food sources
The ability to tolerate toxic substances can help animals find new food sources and thrive in certain ecological niches.
23 blood-sucking fly species in Andamans pose threat of disease
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies in the Andaman and Nicobar ...
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'One of the most important species for science': How the humble fruit fly transformed four fields of research
But the fruit fly is much more than an annoying house guest. In fact, Drosophila melanogaster has been one of the most important species for science for more than a century. Were it not for these ...
Incursion of non-native fruit flies requires $129M in emergency funding
The Department of Agriculture said Friday it has tapped $129 million in emergency funding to battle a worsening incursion of ...
Fruit flies’ courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
University of Iowa researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as ...
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Fruit Fly Problem? Here’s How to Eliminate Them Permanently
These expert-backed tips from an entomologist will help banish fruit flies and keep your kitchen pest-free for good.
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Preference for the smell of decay
The ability to tolerate toxic substances can help animals find new food sources and thrive in certain ecological niches.