C. elegans Transparency
Wildtype C. elegans Embryo Development
As C. elegans is transparent, the dividing cell can be observed and recorded. This movie recorded a C. elegans from a zygote
to a worm before hatching.
Adult Worm
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This C. elegans movie is from the Goldstein lab. The worm is a hermaphrodite (notice its tail is pointed). As it is transparent, one is able to observe its internal structures, e.g. eggs, intestine.
Credits
- Wild type embrogenesis movie: Kevin O’Connell, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
- Adult C. elegans movie: Bob Goldstein, Goldstein Lab.
Random Worm Term
Class of organisms, including the eubacteria and archaea, that lack a true membrane-limited nucleus and other organelles. (Molecular Cell Biology/Harvey Lodish [et al.] – 4th)
-limited nucleus and other organelles. (Molecular Cell Biology/Harvey Lodish [et al.] – 4th)