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C. elegans Cell Lineage:

Colored Embryo at 8-Cell Stage for Each Focal Plane
Focal Plane 1
Focal Plane 2
Focal Plane 3
Focal Plane 4
Focal Plane 5
Focal Plane 6
Focal Plane 7
Focal Plane 8
Focal Plane 9
Focal Plane 10
Focal Plane 11
Focal Plane 12
Thought: At first glance, how is the color pattern different among these images? Biologically, what is the meaning of these color changes?

A Color Matched Worm
Thought: Compare the development up to 8-cell stage. This color code matches the adult worm. Do you find anything interesting?

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