Drosophilae

/ˌdrɒsoʊˈfɪliː/ noun

Definition

Plural of drosophila in Latin scientific nomenclature; multiple fruit flies or flies of this genus.

Etymology

Latinized plural form of drosophila, using the standard scientific Latin '-ae' ending.

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