Publisher’s Synopsis
Teachers in schools and colleges where class-work in elementary practical genetics is provided will welcome this book as a useful guide to the study and manipulation of the fruit-fly (Drosophila Melanogaster Meig).  It introduces the student to the subject by giving a life history of these flies and by describing the simple apparatus for studying specimens.  The easiest ways of handling the flies are described and technical work , inbreeding and special genetic stocks are explained.  Thus in this book the student is made familiar with genetics without being confused by complicated theory. 
Oliver & Boyd Ltd.; 1961. With unclipped dust cover priced 10s.6d. Net. Dust cover at one time fastened by sticky tape to end boards. Residue of sticky tape apparent. The Word '6. genetics' written to FFEP. Binding tight and text clean. A lovely copy. Pre-owned. No ISBN.