Record

CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoUNIVERSITY 1437/2/5/17
TitleSlide showing two sets of diagrams showing different mutations of Drosophila Melanogaster [fruit fly].
DateLate 19th to early 20th century
Extent1 slide
DescriptionSlide shows two sets of diagrams showing different mutations of Drosophila Melanogaster.
Set 1 has diagrams labelled 1 to 6. Part of the description is in German. Images are labelled as follows: '1 - links-normales [female], rechts-normales [male]. 2 - divergent [male]. 3 - dwarf-b [male]. 4 - spineless [male]. 5 - Dichaeta [male]. 6 - Bithorax and glass [male].'
Set 2 has diagrams labelled 1 to 8, and the labels are as follows: '1 - vortex [female]. 2 - hairy [female]. 3 - delta [male]. 4 - notch [female]. 5 - beaded [female]. 6 - rudimentary [female]. 7 - curled [female]. 8 - vestigial [female].'
Description at bottom of slide, translated from German: 'Pictures 1, 4, 6 and 8 from Morgan, Bridges, Sturtevant 1925; pictures 2, 3, 5, and 7 from Bridges and Morgan 1923.'
Access StatusOpen
Access ConditionsThe records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions.
Physical DescriptionTape peeling ; mould spores ; distortion between the panes.
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