Hydra: A Powerful Biological Model

Hydra, a freshwater diploblast, with a simple but defined body plan, an organized nervous system, and the presence of stem cells, is one of the oldest model organisms used in biology. It exhibits many embryonic features even as an adult, a spectacular ability of regeneration, and lack of organismal...

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Published in:Resonance 2020-09, Vol.25 (9), p.1197-1213
Main Author: Ghaskadbi, Surendra
Format: Article
Language:English
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Education
General Article
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Science
Science Education
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Summary:Hydra, a freshwater diploblast, with a simple but defined body plan, an organized nervous system, and the presence of stem cells, is one of the oldest model organisms used in biology. It exhibits many embryonic features even as an adult, a spectacular ability of regeneration, and lack of organismal aging. Hydra can provide insights into how complex animal forms evolved and is waiting to be better utilized in teaching.
ISSN:0971-8044
0973-712X
DOI:10.1007/s12045-020-1039-2