Rhombomere development in a reptilian embryo

@article{Pritz1999RhombomereDI,
  title={Rhombomere development in a reptilian embryo},
  author={Michael B Pritz},
  journal={Journal of Comparative Neurology},
  year={1999},
  volume={411}
}
  • M. Pritz
  • Published 23 August 1999
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Journal of Comparative Neurology
Rhombomere development was investigated in a reptile, Alligator mississippiensis, using a variety of methodologies: cytoarchitecture (cresyl violet), histochemistry (peanut agglutinin), immunocytochemistry (antibodies to acetylated tubulin, vimentin, calretinin, and acetylcholinesterase), and external and internal morphology of wholemount embryos. Rhombomere boundaries form sequentially until 8 rhombomeres are present at stage 8. From stage 11 onwards, rhombomere borders fade. When present… 
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