An immunological study of the embryonic stages of the zebra fish, Brachydanio rerio. I. Prehatching-stage antigenic patterns

Abstract

Seven developmental stages of the zebra fish, Brachydanio rerio, namely, ovary, cleavage, high blastula, midgastrula, embryonic shield (11–12 h), optic cup, and hatching stages were analyzed by immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis with unabsorbed and absorbed rabbit antisera to five prehatching developmental stages. The precipitin bands are discussed.