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Fruit Fly Behavior
Observe fruit flies as models of many fundamental biological phenomena.
The fruit fly, or more accurately the vinegar fly, may be most well-known for its attraction to the acetic acid produced by rotting fruit in your kitchen. These flies are very small, live their full life in less than 40 days, and do many familiar behaviors, including sleeping, finding a mate, and searching for food. Within this resource, you can learn more about fruit flies and their behaviors, try out some fun activities, and dive into lots of information for you to raise and study fruit flies in your own classroom or even at home.
Learn About Fruit Flies
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Life Science
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Article
Drosophila are behind some major scientific discoveries
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Neuroscience,
Life Science
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Despite their relative simplicity, fruit flies perform a ton of interesting behaviors!
Experiment with Fruit Fly Behavior
Topic:
Neuroscience,
Life Science
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Article
Animal behavior is evocative: simply watching animals closely inspires deep and varied lines of scientific questioning.
Fruit Flies in Your Classroom
Topic:
Neuroscience,
Life Science
Content Type:
Article
Protocols & corner store hacks to set up your own fruit fly research colony