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Clicking on one of the above links will take you to further SEM images of the Fruit Fly.
Fruit Fly
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Clicking on one of the above links will take you to further SEM images of the Fruit Fly.
The fruit fly Drosophila continues to be used extensively in genetic studies. It is possible to culture large number of individuals in the laboratory and have a new generation appearing every 10 - 12 days. This contrasts dramatically with the relative difficulty and length of time it took Mendel to produce his results with pea plants.
A few of the most common strains are shown above along with a view of a typical insect compound eye. Further background images are available at the linked sites.
The following links will provide you with more information on fruitflies.
The
Drosophila Virtual Library
Virtual
FlyLab is an educational application for learning the principles of genetic
inheritance
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