Developmental Biology

C. elegans Structures: high (20X60) magnification

Contributor: 
Josh Bembenek

Outline of male tail fan

Adult male, protruding

Same as previous, with different focal plane highlighted

At left: L3 male with slightly less developed tail. The animal on the right is L4 male with more developed tail.

Shows fan, hook

Male animal: Fan, hook, half of the body

Worm beta-gel lab

Contributor: 
Lynn Boyd

Staining transgenic worms for ß-galactosidase. Also includes a list of supplies and solutions required for ß-galactosidase staining lab.

C. elegans Early Embryo Development

Contributor: 
Tim Walston

This PowerPoint lecture describes C. elegans early embryo development. It also includes detailed description about C. elegans gastrulation.

Cell Lineage

Contributor: 
Fong-Mei Lu

The embryonic cell lineage of C. elegans from zygote to hatched larva provides an excellent tool for learning fundamental principals in developmental biology.

Using Digital Microscopy

Contributor: 
Madelaine Travaille and Sandra D. Adams

Travaille, M. & Adams, S. (2006). Using digital microscopy. The Science Teacher. 73(4), 50-54.

In this article, video digital microscopy was used that allowed students to capture images of C. elegans [both time-laped and still] to study animal behavior and development.

Note: you must be an NSTA member to access the article online.

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