Description
Product Details
The black vestigial brown (b1vg1bw1) chromosome 2 mutant Drosophila (fruit flies) demonstrate 3 autosomal recessive mutations. The black mutation causes black colorization on body, tarsi, and wing veins that darkens with age. The vestigial mutation causes reduced wings and halteres. The brown mutation causes pale red-brown eyes that darken with age.
These flies are recommended for investigating autosomal inheritance and are excellent for beginning Drosophila studies because of how easy they are to score. For a complete guide on maintaining and studying Drosophila, including how to culture, anesthetize, and score them, and the genetic notations, consider our Carolina® Drosophila Manual (item #452620).
Note: It takes up to 2 weeks from the date of the vial for adults to develop. When culture arrives, remove cap but leave plug in place. Keep culture out of sunlight and maintain at 68–77° F (20–25° C).
Product Features
- Vial contains approximately 25 to 30 black vestigial brown (b1vg1bw1) chromosome 2 mutant adult flies
- Pupae in vial will emerge as adults in 7 to 14 days
- One vial of adults is capable of producing more than 50 offspring
- Flies ship in a vial with food