The unknown mutant of Drosophila melanogaster numbered 948 displayed eye characteristics different from the wild-type. The most prominent difference in mutant 948 eye compared to the wild-type eye appeared to be its size and color. The mutant Drosophila eye is smaller in size and has a darker red pigmentation. In addition to these variable phenotypic characteristics, the mutant 948 has more ocular shaped eyes and its outer bristles on the lateral side of each eye are significantly less pronounced. The mutant male’s ocelli is darker and more prominent than those on the wild-type. When compared to the mutant female, mutant male Drosophila expressed several unique differences. The mutant males exhibited smaller and darker colored eyes compared
