Drosophila melanogaster, a dipteran (two - winged) insect, is the species of fruit fly that is commonly used in genetic experiments; it is among the
most important model organisms.
In addition to sequencing the 3 billion letters in the human genetic instruction book, researchers involved in the Human Genome Project have already sequenced the genomes of a number
of important model organisms that are commonly used as surrogates in studying human biology.
It is found in nearly all countries and, as the laboratory mouse, serves as
an important model organism in biology; it is also a popular pet.
In genetics, the zebrafish is considered
an important model organism for studies of vertebrates.
This key role in the food network makes
them important model organisms for ecotoxicologists.
Infrafrontier — The mouse is
an important model organism for studying human disease.
Farber recognized that the zebrafish, in addition to being
an important model organism in genetics, has several other traits that make it ideal for the classroom.
The water flea is a key species in aquatic ecosystems and
an important model organism in biology and environmental genetics.