 A database of Drosophila nomenclature |
ken and barbie
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| Story: | The external genitalia are absent in some males and females. Thus these flies are named after the famous dolls who also lack these "features." | ||
| Literature reference: | Castrillon et al - (1993) Genetics; Oct; 135(2): 489-505. | ||
| Contributor: | FlyNome Curator | ||
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