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Fruit Fly with Vestigial Wings

An illustration of a fruit fly with vestigial wings that result from a recessive mutation that prevents normal wing development. Fruit flies, also known as Drosophila melanogaster, are common household pests, yet are often used by researchers to study genetics, physiology, pathology, and evolution.
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Title:
Fruit Fly with Vestigial Wings
Caption:
An illustration of a fruit fly with vestigial wings that result from a recessive mutation that prevents normal wing development. Fruit flies, also known as Drosophila melanogaster, are common household pests, yet are often used by researchers to study genetics, physiology, pathology, and evolution.
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Album / Science Source / Evan Oto
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3300 x 2550 px | 24.1 MB
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27.9 x 21.6 cm | 11.0 x 8.5 in (300 dpi)