Atlas of Drosophila
Development by Volker Hartenstein published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1993 |
The links listed below will take you to the introduction, table of contents, references and index from The Atlas of Drosophila Development. This section of The Interactive Fly is courtesy of Volker Hartenstein. | |
Introduction Table of Contents |
References Index |
This Atlas features several groups of color illustrations that follow the main events of embryogenesis and post-embryonic development of Drosophila. The following organs systems are considered: | |
Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Stomatogastric Nervous System Tracheal System Epidermis Gut and Annexes Early Mesoderm Development Somatic Musculature Visceral Musculature Fat Body Dorsal Vessel Reproductive Organs | Select image to enlarge in new window |
The atlas was created by Volker Hartenstein to
assist students of Drosophila biology in comprehending how the
intricate body pattern of the fly gradually evolves during
development. This web-based version is presented in the
Interactive Fly by permission of Volker Hartenstein and Cold
Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
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