How a strange fruit fly became a bloodthirsty underwater hunter

How a strange fruit fly became a bloodthirsty underwater hunter

A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, researchers have managed to draw an evolutionary map of a mysterious species that has not been seen since 1981.

From Odd Insect to Underwater Predator: The Remarkable Evolution of a

In the realm of evolutionary biology, the story of a peculiar fruit fly has recently come to light, challenging long-held perceptions of this commonly overlooked insect family. At Lund University, a team of dedicated researchers has embarked on a journey into the genomic depths of one of the most extraordinary fruit fly species known to […]

Lund University Studies Genomic Adaptations of Underwater Predatory Fruit Fly

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