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To produce chimeric hydra consisting of ectoderm from one strain and endoderm from a different strain. The procedure involves vital staining, grafting, and microsurgery. Nitrogen mustard-treated host animals are used to support the growth of small chimeras.
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Wanek, N. (1983). Preparing Ectoderm/Endoderm Chimeras. In: Lenhoff, H.M. (eds) Hydra: Research Methods. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0596-6_36
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