About CBM Science Summer School

DNA Necklace

Using Microscopes

Micropropagation:
Venus Fly Trap Plants

Micropropagation:
Miniature Roses

Cow Eye Anatomy

Pig Anatomy

Fruit Fly Study

Owl Pellet Study

Art Display

News Article

Fruit Fly Study

Fruit Flies were studied under the microscope or magnifying glass to see the different stages of life. Seen were the egg, larval, pupae and adult stages. There are similarities and differences between mutant flies that occur naturally in the environment. Students were able to identify gender, size differences and eye color pigmentations through filter paper smears.

Waiting for flies to fall asleep before examination.

Each person was assigned a colony of flies of the same eye color.

Flies were placed on a dish for separating.

Each eye pigment gave off a unique color and shading.