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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Differential stressor-induced adaptations in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors
Ali Ashique Ikbal, Dhruvajit Kalita, Nargis Parveen
Abstract
Adaptation is a key feature of evolution, enabling organisms to better
suit to their environments to thrive. To observe adaptive changes, this study
established some Drosophila melanogaster cultures in glass containers
under different environmental conditions. Fifteen flies were placed in each of
four containers: one in complete darkness, one in natural conditions, one
subjected to daily heat shock, and one to daily cold shock. We hypothesize that
Drosophila melanogaster will develop distinct morphological features in
response to these varied conditions. The main goal is to determine how
environmental factors drive evolutionary adaptations by contrasting these
traits with those of flies reared in their native environments. The objective
of this research is to clarify adaptive evolutionary tactics by examining the
morphological expressions of Drosophila melanogaster. The consequences
of the research can be used to comprehend how living things are affected by
climate change on a global scale. Drosophila melanogaster is a great
research model that may be used as an environmental indicator.
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Pages:80-83
How to cite this article:
Ali Ashique Ikbal, Dhruvajit Kalita, Nargis Parveen "Differential stressor-induced adaptations in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 80-83
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