Scientific Note A compacted culture system for a marine model polychaete (Platynereis dumerilii)

Platynereis dumerilii is a marine polychaete, which shows several characteristics that have promoted its use as a model laboratory animal. We describe a compact laboratory culture system appropriate for research activities. We have successfully established a culture of P. dumerilii in an extremely reduced space.

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