| 释义 |
drosophila/drɒˈsɒfilə/n. a small fruit fly of the genus Drosophila, used extensively in genetic research because of its large chromosomes, numerous varieties, and rapid rate of reproduction 果蝇(因其染色体大、品种多、繁殖力强，故将其广泛用作遗传试验) [modern Latin, from Greek drosos ‘dew, moisture’ + philos ‘loving’] |