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fruit fly

/ˈfruːt flaɪ/

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/ˈfruːt flaɪ/B1formalscientific
  • ruМаленькое летающее насекомое, которое привлекают спелые или гниющие фрукты и овощи, широко используемое в научных исследованиях, особенно в генетике.

A small flying insect that is attracted to ripe or decaying fruit and vegetables, commonly used in scientific research, especially genetics.

  1. Small insectB1formal

    A small fly that feeds on decaying fruit and vegetables, commonly used in genetic research.

    ruМаленькое насекомое

    • Fruit flies are often found near overripe bananas.
    • Scientists use fruit flies to study genetics.
    • A single fruit fly can lay hundreds of eggs.