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Past, present and future of Clytia hemisphaerica as a laboratory jellyfish

Abstract

The hydrozoan species Clytia hemisphaerica was selected in the mid 2000s to address the cellular and molecular basis of body axis specification in a cnidarian, providing a reliable daily source of gametes and building on a rich foundation of experimental embryology. The many practical advantages of this species include genetic uniformity of laboratory jellyfish, derived clonally from easily-propagated polyp colonies. Phylogenetic distance from other laboratory models adds value in providing an evolutionary perspective on many biological questions. Here we outline the current state of the art regarding available experimental approaches and in silico resources, and illustrate the contributions of Clytia to understanding embryo patterning mechanisms, oogenesis and regeneration. Looking forward, the recent establishment of transgenesis methods is now allowing gene function and imaging studies at adult stages, making Clytia particularly attractive for whole organism biology studies across fields and extending its scientific impact far beyond the original question of interest.
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hal-03346217 , version 1 (16-09-2021)

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Evelyn Houliston, Lucas Leclère, Catriona Munro, Richard R Copley, Tsuyoshi Momose. Past, present and future of Clytia hemisphaerica as a laboratory jellyfish. Current Topics in Developmental Biology, 2022, Emerging Model Systems in Developmental Biology, 147, pp.121-151. ⟨hal-03346217⟩
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