P{lacW} insertion maps to position 838 within the first intron of cDNA e2.
Homozygous embryo head skeleton is defective. In some embryos the germ band remains extended, suggesting defects in germ band retraction. Some embryos are convoluted, the ventral denticles extend laterally and filzkorper are internal and present an abnormal morphology. Hemizygotes die as larvae.
Complements: cype03771. Complements: l(2)0488404884.
Mobilisation of the P{lacW} reveals the insertion is responsible for the mutant phenotype.