... adulthood, takes anywhere from 10-14 days at room temperature, broken down into approximately eight days in the egg and larval stages, and six days in the pupal stage. An egg hatches and is followed by three sequential larval stages. Once in the pupal stage, metamorphosis takes place. The adult emerges, and can begin laying eggs within two days, after which they are fertile for ... as long as they live. This relatively short life cycle allows scientists to look at numerous numbers of progeny, even in short-term studies (Carolina Drosophila Manual, Carolina Biological Supply Company). Som...

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