Question

drosophila melanogaster is the scientific name of a species of fruit fly. there are several other species in the same genus, including drosophila melanogaster, d. immigrans, and d. simulans. if i wanted to refer to them as a group, how would i abbreviate it? hint - see the video correction! drosophila spp. drosophila s. drosophila ssp. drosophila s.p.

Explanation:

In biological nomenclature, when referring to multiple species within a genus, the abbreviation "spp." (plural) is used. "s." is for a single, unspecified species, "ssp." is for subspecies, and "s.p." is an incorrect form for this context.

Answer:

A. Drosophila spp.