C. elegans Life Cycle

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In this video, you will learn about the fascinating life cycle of C. elegans, a transparent nematode that is widely used as a model organism in biological research. C. elegans has a simple anatomy, a short generation time, and a fully sequenced genome, making it an ideal tool for studying development, genetics, and neuroscience.
You will see how C. elegans develops from a fertilized egg to an adult worm in just 3 days at 20 °C, passing through four larval stages (L1, L2, L3, and L4) and undergoing cell division, differentiation, and morphogenesis. You will also discover how C. elegans can adapt to different environmental conditions by entering alternative developmental pathways, such as dauer formation, aging, and stress response.
By watching this video, you will gain a deeper understanding of the biology and behavior of C. elegans and appreciate its importance for advancing our knowledge of fundamental biological processes.
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