1. Zebrafish Project !!! Use the zebrafish
learn about zebrafish-why scientists like them
study how they development

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. Male and Female