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Fruit Fly (Noun)

Meaning

Any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The fruit fly hovered around the overripe banana on the kitchen counter.
  • Fruit flies are attracted to sweet or fermented substances and can be a nuisance in homes.
  • The scientist studied the behavior of fruit flies to better understand the genetic basis of their development.
  • A swarm of fruit flies buzzed around the fruit bowl, landing on the grapes and apples.
  • The fruit fly's short lifespan and rapid reproduction make it an ideal organism for genetic research.

Synonyms

  • Pomace Fly

Hypernyms

  • Two-winged Insects
  • Dipteron
  • Dipteran

Hyponyms

  • Railroad Worm
  • Rhagoletis Pomonella
  • Ceratitis Capitata
  • Drosophila Melanogaster
  • Medfly
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