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fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Beer

Male fruit flies drink more alcohol to get females to like them

Alcohol consumption in fruit flies enhances male pheromone production, increasing mating success despite the risks of intoxication.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots

Food texture is as significant as taste in influencing preferences, as shown in fruit fly maggots.
fromwww.dailynews.com
8 months ago
Women

Invasive fruit flies eradicated from 9 California counties

Successful eradication of five fruit fly species in California counties allows for lifted quarantines and reduced costs for commercial growers.
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