JCS -- Danilchik et al. 116 (2): 273 Figure IG9

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Fig. 9. D₂O-induced membrane expansion. (A) Embryos at 75 minutes post fertilization, prior to application of D₂O. Asterisks indicate embryos lacking vitelline envelopes. (B) Following 10 minutes incubation in 60% D₂O, devitellinated embryos increase their surface area and spread across the substrate. (C) Side view, obtained by recording down through a 45° prism in a culture dish. Frames are $~$ 3 minutes apart.