C. elegans offers several advantages for histological studies:
Transparency: The organism is transparent, allowing researchers to directly observe cellular processes in live animals. Cell Lineage: The complete cell lineage of C. elegans is known, meaning the fate of every cell from the fertilized egg to the adult has been mapped. Genome: Its genome has been fully sequenced, facilitating genetic studies and manipulation. Short Life Cycle: It has a rapid life cycle of about 3 days from egg to adult, allowing for quick generation turnover. Ease of Cultivation: The worm can be easily grown in laboratory conditions, either on agar plates or in liquid culture.
