The Frog Development Model is comprised of 24 smaller models which show 20 different stages of development from egg to adult. The 24 models are labeled for easy reference. This model is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic for durability and mounted onto a backboard. It has been hand-painted using vibrant eco-friendly paint. Excellent for using during demonstrations. Size is 61 x 41 x 6 cm approx.
The stages are identified as the following:
- Ovary with egg
- Fertilized ova
- 2-celled stage
- 4-celled stage
- 8-celled stage
- Morula
- Section of blastula
- Over growth of ectoderm
- Early development of frog
- Gastrula
- Section of embryo showing germinal layers,
- Assumption of tadpole,
- Establishment of nervous system notochord and alimentary canal,
- Embryo before hatching,
- Tadpole
- Tadpole with external gills,
- Development of hind limbs
- Older tadpole ventral view and dorsal view
- Assumption of adult form
- Adult