female

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The female flies only mate once, so sterilized males help suppress the population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The female record was previously held by Carole Bayer Sager, who was 43 when she joined in 1987.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The female screwworm fly lays its larvae in a wound or an opening of an animal.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"Yes it was male dominated, but so many incredible female talents also came out in that scene and are still successful to this day."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Lilya’s and Katya’s female mechanics transferred with them.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein