Zebrafish Project !!!

Use the zebrafish

• learn about zebrafish-why scientists like them• study how they development

Facts about Zebrafish

• Habitat- India, and Burma. In Ganges River• Life span 2-4 years• Grows to approximately 1 ½ inches• Diet- brine shrimp, smaller fish, insect larvae• Predators- larger fish, birds, snakes, frogs• Able to regenerate fins and other body parts

Why use zebrafish in research?(a good Model Organism)

• Embryos are see through (can see organs and cells)

• Have similar organs as humans• Inexpensive - $1.00 per fish• Easy to care for • Produce lots of offspring• Short lifespan (2 years)

Each Group• Fill the breeding tanks 1/2 full with water from the

containers set up by the tanks (Do not use tap water)

• Use nets to get 1 male and 1 female zebrafish and place the fish in your breeding tank

• Label your tank with tape: -Your names-Names of your fish

Male and Female