- swollen intestinal lumen
The intestinal lumen is expanded and can often be shown to be filled with bacteria. This swelling is distinct from distension of the entire intestine (intestinal edema).
- embryo disorganized
Embryos fail to be organized in the same manner as observed in control animals.
- cytoplasmic RNAi defective
Animals fail to silence cytoplasmic-localized RNAs. Nuclear-localized RNAs may still be sensitive to RNAi.
- molting arrhythmic
Molting cycles do not occur in a temporally controlled manner and cannot be synchronized across a population.
- pharynx disorganized
The components of the feeding organ fail to be arranged in the same manner as control animals.
- epidermal shedding
Animals shed fragments of epidermis into the surrounding environment, unlike controls. In embryos, these fragments can be seen in the extra-embryonic space.