About C. Elegans

Why C. Elegans?

• C. elegans is eukaryotic.
• C. elegans is a multicellular organism, with different tissues that can be modified separately.

Links & Additional Resources

WormBook is a great functional overview of worm physiology, with an emphasis on development. WormAtlas is a great anatomical overview. The Worm Breeder's Gazette is a informal, non-refereed, biannual newsletter dedicated to C. elegans and other nematodes. GFPWorm has visual information on C. elegans expression patterns.