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Experiments on the Chick Embryo: Influences on Limb Outgrowth and Symmetry

Synopsis
Depicts removal of the apical ectodermal ridge at differing stages affecting the extent of limb outgrowth. Reversal of the wing-bud apex produces an extra hand. An extra wing tip forms when the zone of polarizing activity is grafted to the anterior edge of a wing bud.
Series
Developmental Biology Film Program, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. st. col. 9 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1972
Availability
Hire
Uses
Developmental courses in zoology. Medical courses.*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
chickens; developmental biology; embryonal development; laboratory experiments; limbs

Credits

Contributor
John W Saunders

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

USA

Name

USA

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
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Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
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Notes
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