Drosophilas

/drəˈsɒfɪləz/ noun

Definition

Plural of drosophila; multiple fruit flies or individuals of the Drosophila genus.

Etymology

English plural formation of drosophila using the standard '-s' ending, used alongside the Latin plural 'drosophilae.'

Kelly Says

Fruit fly labs sometimes use both 'drosophilas' and 'drosophilae'—showing how science lives in two languages at once, blending modern English with ancient Latin for precision!

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