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the claim

Drosophila melanogaster has approximately fourteen thousand genes

the verdict
COMMON KNOWLEDGE
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Is it true that Drosophila melanogaster has approximately fourteen thousand genes?

The number of genes in the Drosophila melanogaster genome is approximately fourteen thousand, a well-established biological fact that does not require citation.

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The analysis

The claim states a well-established biological fact about the genome of a standard model organism. None of the retrieved papers directly test or dispute this specific figure, as they focus on annotation tools, evolution, or other species. Therefore, the claim is treated as common knowledge.

What does the evidence say?

The claim states a well-established biological fact about the genome of a standard model organism. None of the retrieved papers directly test or dispute this specific figure, as they focus on annotation tools, evolution, or other species. Therefore, the claim is treated as common knowledge.

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first checked04 Aug 2026
judged → COMMON KNOWLEDGE · 9504 Aug 2026
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