C. elegans feed yolk to their young in a form of primitive lactation
It is unclear why C. elegans continues to produce large quantities of yolk after reproduction. Here the authors show that post-reproductive C. elegans mothers vent yolk which supports their offspring’s growth, serving as a form of primitive lactation.
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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