KnowraDrosophila melanogasterLinked fromLinked fromThe 29 pages that link to Drosophila melanogaster, each with the reason it gives.All 29Broader topic 11Related 12Compared with 6Caenorhabditis elegansCompared with: Like the worm, it supports powerful genetics, but has a more complex body plan and nervous system.Sydney BrennerCompared with: Brenner’s choice of a nematode offered a simpler lineage-focused alternative to established fly genetics.Butterfly life cycleCompared with: Its rapid complete metamorphosis offers a model for comparing developmental mechanisms across insects.Laboratory mouseCompared with: Its short generation time and simpler genetics provide a contrasting research system.HouseflyCompared with: Unlike the housefly, this fly is a standard laboratory model for genetics.Strongylocentrotus purpuratusCompared with: Its rapid genetics contrasts with the sea urchin’s accessible embryos and marine life cycle.