<i>Drosophila</i> in Jars in a Laboratory (IMAGE)

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<i>Drosophila</i> in Jars in a Laboratory

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Rows of jars containing Drosophila, also known as fruitflies, being bred in laboratory conditions. As Drosophila can be bred easily in mass and have a short lifespan, scientists frequently use them in research, particularly in the study of genes.

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