November 20, 2025
Description
This is a display model of Caenorhabditis elegans Maupas 1900, one of the most frequently studied species in genetics, transcriptomics, and even behaviorial biology . This nematode is related to other ecdysozoans (molting animals) such as tardigrades, kinorhynchs and arthropods. I modelled a hermaphrodite individual, without the male tail fin.
The model is best printed lying down, with some supports being needed for printing. It is designed to be mounted on a 13mm (⌀ 4.6 mm) nail. The model of the stand is also included.
| Species | Caenorhabditits elegans Maupas, 1900 |
| Phylum | Nematoda |
| Size | ca. 1 mm |
| Diet | Bacteria, yeast |
| Habitat | Detritus |
| Occurence | Cosmopolitan |
| Filament | FormFutura ReForm white |
| Printer | Prusa Mini + |
| Slicer | Prusaslicer 2.4.0 |
| Preset | 0.15mm QUALITY |
| Infill | 0% |
| Margins | 2 |
| Supports | Painted on |
[1] Schulenburg, H. & Félix, M.A. 2017: The Natural Biotic Environment of Caenorhabditis elegans. DOI: 10.1534/genetics.116.195511.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
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