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