First Living Creature Sent Into Space, in 1947

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Apothecary, Group 1975, Puzzle 3 (Patient Education).

Question

First Living Creature Sent Into Space, in 1947

Answer

FRUITFLY

Word Meaning:

FRUIT FLY — Any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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