hypomorphic allele - genetic evidence
An 839 bp excision, removing exon 1.
meru[1] contains a 839 bp deletion.
visible | adult stage
visible | adult stage (with Df(3L)BSC575)
macrochaeta
macrochaeta (with Df(3L)BSC575)
wing margin bristle
wing margin bristle | increased number (with Df(3L)BSC575)
meru2 as well as meru2/Df(3L)BSC575 adult mutants show various sensory bristle defects (most frequently wing margin bristle duplication or missing thoracic macrochaetae).