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During the Fall 2024 semester, I investigated innate odor preferences in 6 Drosophila melanogaster strains via 2 methods, olfactory trap assays and odor acuity assays. While odor acuity assays measure immediate attraction or aversion, OTAs better simulate natural foraging behavior. My results confirmed prior findings that OTAs more accurately assess innate olfactory preferences, though odor acuity assays remain useful in testing learning.