Fixed sample of the marine worm (P. dumerilii) (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

Fixed sample of the marine worm (P. dumerilii)

Caption

Fixed sample of the marine worm (P. dumerilii) processed for in situ hybridization to detect vasa gene expression. She is filled with oocytes, and she no longer has any internal organs. This is a part of the sexual metamorphosis process, when the worms lose their internal organs, and become mere carriers of gametes.

Credit

Kuehn et al, JEZ-B (2021)

Usage Restrictions

Please use with credit.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.