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Null allele. ot1466 is a CRISPR-engineered deletion removing the complete CDS. Normal growth & viability. Reference: Bayer E, et al. 2025. biorxiv: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.01.631014v2

cuIs36 [myo-2p::GCaMP3 + rol-6(su1006)]. Maintain at 15C. Rollers. Integrated by UV/TMP irradiation of cuEx804. Reference: Kozlova AA, et al. Genetics. 2019 May;212(1):231-243. doi: 10.1534/genetics.119.302053. PMID: 30898771.

cuEx828 [ceh-19p::snb-1::GFP + rol-6(su1006)]. Pick Rollers to maintain. SNB-1::GFP expression specifically marks synaptic vesicles in the MC pharyngeal neuron. Reference: Kozlova AA, et al. Genetics. 2019 May;212(1):231-243. doi: 10.1534/genetics.119.302053. PMID: 30898771.

Endogenous ser-1 locus tagged with mNeonGreen. Inclusion of the T2A self-cleaving peptide allows mNeonGreen to be expressed as a cytosolic protein. Derived in N2 background. Reference: Dag U, et al. bioRxiv 2023.01.15.524132; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.15.524132.

Endogenous mod-1 locus tagged with mNeonGreen. Inclusion of the T2A self-cleaving peptide allows mNeonGreen406 to be expressed as a cytosolic protein. Generated in N2 background. Reference: Dag U, et al. bioRxiv 2023.01.15.524132; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.15.524132.

Endogenous ser-4 locus tagged with mNeonGreen. Inclusion of the T2A self-cleaving peptide allows mNeonGreen406 to be expressed as a cytosolic protein. Generated in N2 background. Reference: Dag U, et al. bioRxiv 2023.01.15.524132; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.15.524132.

Endogenous ser-5 locus tagged with mNeonGreen. Inclusion of the T2A self-cleaving peptide allows mNeonGreen406 to be expressed as a cytosolic protein. Generated in N2 background. Reference: Dag U, et al. bioRxiv 2023.01.15.524132; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.15.524132.

Endogenous ser-7 locus tagged with mNeonGreen. Inclusion of the T2A self-cleaving peptide allows mNeonGreen406 to be expressed as a cytosolic protein. Generated in N2 background. Reference: Dag U, et al. bioRxiv 2023.01.15.524132; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.15.524132.

mNeonGreen and AID* tags inserted into endogenous ceh-13 locus. No phenotypes have been observed. Reference: Smith JJ, et al. Cell Rep. 2024 Mar 26;43(3):113857. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113857. PMID: 38421866.

mNeonGreen::3xFLAG::AID* tags inserted into endogenous egl-5 locus. No phenotypes have been observed. Reference: Smith JJ, et al. Cell Rep. 2024 Mar 26;43(3):113857. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113857. PMID: 38421866.

GFP tag inserted at the C-terminus of the endogenous ceh-16 locus by CRISPR. Allele generated by SUNY Biotech. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. Widespread employment of conserved C. elegans homeobox genes in neuronal identity specification. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

GFP tag inserted into endogenous flp-33 locus using CRISPR/Cas9 engineering. GFP expression in ADE (in head). Reference: Reilly MB, et al. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095.

GFP tag inserted at the C-terminus of the endogenous flp-6 locus by CRISPR. Allele generated by SUNY Biotech. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. Widespread employment of conserved C. elegans homeobox genes in neuronal identity specification. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. Widespread employment of conserved C. elegans homeobox genes in neuronal identity specification. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Cros C & Hobert O. bioRxiv 2022.04.19.488792; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.19.488792.

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. Widespread employment of conserved C. elegans homeobox genes in neuronal identity specification. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

GFP tag inserted at the C-terminus of the endogenous nlp-73 locus by CRISPR. Allele generated by SUNY Biotech. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Cros C & Hobert O. bioRxiv 2022.04.19.488792; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.19.488792.

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Cros C & Hobert O. bioRxiv 2022.04.19.488792; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.19.488792.

GFP tag inserted at the C-terminus of the endogenous ceh-30 locus by CRISPR. Allele generated by SUNY Biotech. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Cros C & Hobert O. bioRxiv 2022.04.19.488792; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.19.488792.

GFP tag inserted into endogenous ceh-43 locus using CRISPR/Cas9 engineering. GFP expression in IL1, CEP, AIN, AIZ, ASJ, ADE, BDU, SDQ, PDE, PVQ, and possibly glia. Reference: Reilly MB, et al. bioRxiv 2022.04.29.490095; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.29.490095.

CRISPR/Cas9 engineered tagged endogenous locus. Reference: Cros C & Hobert O. bioRxiv 2022.04.19.488792; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.04.19.488792.

Reduced brood size; high rates of embryonic and larval arrest. CRISPR/Cas9-engineered mutation of residues that mediate interaction with TOL-1 receptor in development. Reference: Carmona-Rosas G, et al. bioRxiv 2023.05.04.539414; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.04.539414.

ieSi57 [eft-3p::TIR1::mRuby::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. GFP, AID*, 3xFLAG, and 3xGAS tags inserted into endogenous Y47D3A.21 locus. Reference: Sharma N, et al. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Jan 19:2024.01.16.575916. doi: 10.1101/2024.01.16.575916. PMID: 38293206.

3xFLAG, mNeonGreen, and AID* tags inserted into endogenous mab-5 locus. No phenotypes have been observed. Reference: Smith JJ, et al. Cell Rep. 2024 Mar 26;43(3):113857. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113857. PMID: 38421866.

WrmScarlet and 3xFlag tags inserted into endogenous tol-1 locus. Reference: Carmona-Rosas G, et al. bioRxiv 2023.05.04.539414; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.04.539414.

Internal eGFP and FLAG tags with poly-A linkers inserted into endogenous lat-1 locus before 651 aa. Reference: Carmona-Rosas G, et al. bioRxiv 2023.05.04.539414; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.04.539414.

CRISPR/Cas9-engineered mutation of residues that mediate interaction with TOL-1 receptor in development. Reduced brood size, high levels of embryonic and larval arrest. syb8406 is WrmScarlet and 3xFlag tags inserted into endogenous tol-1 locus. Reference: Carmona-Rosas G, et al. bioRxiv 2023.05.04.539414; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.04.539414.

Engineered F69A mutation in endogenously-tagged lat-1 locus. Slightly reduced brood size. syb8408 is internal eGFP and FLAG tags with poly-A linkers inserted into endogenous lat-1 locus before 651 aa. Reference: Carmona-Rosas G, et al. bioRxiv 2023.05.04.539414; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.04.539414.

CRISPR/Cas9-engineered deletion of Lectin domain within endogenously-tagged LAT-1A. Internal eGFP and FLAG tags with poly-A linkers inserted into endogenous lat-1 locus before 651 aa. Reduced brood size and high levels of embryonic and larval lethality. Reference: Carmona-Rosas G, et al. bioRxiv 2023.05.04.539414; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.05.04.539414.

SL2::GFP::H2B tag inserted at the C-terminus of the endogenous degt-1 locus. Reference: Bayer E, et al. 2025. biorxiv: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.01.631014v2

syIs875 [ins-6p::dYFP + ins-6::mCherry + unc-122p::GFP]. cmk-1(sy2277) is a C-terminal knock-in of mKate2::AID*::FLAG to be used for conditional degradation of CMK-1 protein. sy2277 is a CRISPR-engineered allele generated using the self-excising cassette (SEC) method (Dickinson et al. 2015, Genetics) with the gRNA sequence 5'-AGCGTGAAAAGCGGGTGTAGNGG-3' (note: NGG not included in the gRNA). syIs875 is an integrated transgene that includes a transcriptional and translational reporter for ins-6 and is marked by GFP in the coelomocytes. dYFP signal can be seen in ASI during reproductive growth and in ASJ (strong) and ASI (weaker) during dauer exit. Reference: Zhang MG, et al. (2024). Available at: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.03.20.586022v1 [Accessed 13 August 2024].

Male-female strain. Reference strain for the new chromosome-level assembly of the C. remanei genome. This is a natural isolate (BioProject PRJNA577507) inbred to reduce heterozygosity. Reference: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/797035v1 (Accepted at Genetics).

fxDf1 (II: 2,484,339 - 2,487,244) removes nspf-1, nspf-2, and nspf-3. Him. This strain carries a knockout of the Nematode-Specific Peptide family, group F (NSPF) gene family, which localizes to sperm membranous organelles. There are no effects on spermatogenesis, male fertility, or sperm competitive ability. Hermaphrodites produce approximately 30% males. Reference: Kasimatis KR, et al. (2018) BioRxiv 290221; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/290221.

fxIs1 [pie-1p::TIR1::mRuby, I:2851009] I. Auxin-inducible spermatogenesis arrest, resulting in hermaphrodite self-sterility. AID* tag was inserted into the endogenous spe-44 locus. Reference: Kasimatis KR, et al. (2018) Auxin-Mediated Sterility Induction System for Longevity and Mating Studies in Caenorhabditis elegans. BioRvix. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/284232.

fxIs1 [pie-1p::TIR1::mRuby, I:2851009] I. Auxin-inducible spermatogenesis arrest, resulting in hermaphrodite self-sterility and reversible male sterility. Him: males produced at ~30%. AID* tag was inserted into the endogenous spe-44 locus. Reference: Kasimatis KR, et al. (2018) Auxin-Mediated Sterility Induction System for Longevity and Mating Studies in Caenorhabditis elegans. BioRvix. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/284232.

fxSi3 [hsp-16.41p::PEEL-1::tbb-2 3' UTR + rpl-28p::mKate2::unc-54 3'UTR + rps-0p::HygR::unc-54 3' UTR, I:2851003] I. fxSi4 [hsp-16.41p::PEEL-1::tbb-2 3'UTR + loxP, II: 8420157] II. Heat-shock strain can be maintained at 20C without any issues. Degron tag was inserted into the endogenous spe-44 locus, allowing auxin-inducible spermatogenesis arrest and reversible male sterility. Heat-shock-induced expression of PEEL-1 will cause lethality in both sexes. Five generations of lab adaptation following genome editing, all in the CB4856 background. Reference: Kasimatis, KR et al. (2021) Post-Insemination Selection Dominates Pre-Insemination Selection in Driving Male Competitive Ability. bioRxiv doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.06.23.449605

fxIs47 [rps-0p::5’ (delta)HygR::GCGAAGTGACGGTAGACCGT::3’ (delta)HygR::unc-54 3’::LoxP, II:8420157]. Phenotypically wild-type strain carrying a landing pad for barcode integrations. Reference: Stevenson ZC, et al. bioRxiv 2022.10.30.514301; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.10.30.514301. Paper accepted at eLife.

oyIs96 [gcy-8p::FlincG3 gcy-8p::myr::TagRFP + unc-122p::dsRed]. Red fluorescence in coelomocytes and faint green fluorescence in AFD head neurons. cGMP fluorescent sensor (FlincG3) expression in AFD neurons allows visualization of AFD signaling. Generated in N2 background. Reference: Extrachromosomal array used in the generation of this strain detailed in https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.119.302392.

zcIs9 [hsp-60::GFP + lin-15(+)]. Constitutively activated mitochondrial UPR and an extended lifespan. [NOTE: This strains was previously described as only nduf-7(et19). It is in fact carrying the zcIs9 transgene.] Reference: Rauthan M, et al. G3 (Bethesda). 2015 Jun 1. pii: g3.115.018598.

zjIs5 [gst-4p::tdTomato::unc-54 3'UTR + unc-119(+)] II. Single copy insertion into ttTi5605 II. Fluorescence is dim; culture on 2-3 mM acrylamide to increase brightness. Reference: Tang L, et al. G3 (Besthesda). 2015 Dec 28;6(3):551–558. doi: 10.1534/g3.115.023010 PMID: 26715089.

Homozygous viable, non-Psa (Sawa), no gonadogenesis defects. Reference: Large EE and Mathies LD (2014 Jan 8). G3, doi: 10.1534/g3.113.009852.

Homozygous lethal deletion chromosome balanced by hT2. GFP+ heterozygotes are wild-type that segregate wild-type GFP+, arrested hT2 aneuploids, and non-GFP tm3309 homozygotes. tm3395 homozygotes are maternal effect lethal (late embryo & larval lethal) and have progeny with gonadogenesis defects. Pick wild-type GFP+ animals to maintain. Reference: Large EE and Mathies LD (2014 Jan 8). G3, doi: 10.1534/g3.113.009852.

Heterozygotes are mostly wild-type but occasionally lack a gonad arm; segregate tm4567 homozygotes (larval/embryonic lethal) and rol-9 homozygotes (Rol). Pick non-Rol to maintain and screen for larval lethals (or by PCR) for tm4567 deletion. Reference: Large EE and Mathies LD (2014 Jan 8). G3, doi: 10.1534/g3.113.009852.

Homozygous lethal deletion chromosome balanced by hT2. GFP+ heterozygotes are wild-type that segregate wild-type GFP+, arrested hT2 aneuploids, and non-GFP tm3309 homozygotes. tm3309 homozygotes are maternal effect lethal (late embryo & larval lethal) and have gonadogenesis defects. Previously known as swsn-2.1(tm3309). Pick wild-type GFP+ animals to maintain. Reference: Large EE and Mathies LD (2014 Jan 8). G3, doi: 10.1534/g3.113.009852.

Heterozygotes are wild-type GFP+ that segregate wild-type GFP+ heterozygotes, GFP- tm4263 homozygotes (MEL), and Dpy GFP+ mIn1 homozygotes. Reference: Large EE and Mathies LD (2014 Jan 8). G3, doi: 10.1534/g3.113.009852.

Heterozygotes are mostly wild-type GFP+, but occasionally have missing gonad arms. Pick wild-type GFP+ to maintain. Heterozygotes segregate wild-type GFP+, GFP- tm305 homozygotes (embryonic lethal) and arrested nT1 aneuploids. Reference: Large EE and Mathies LD (2014 Jan 8). G3, doi: 10.1534/g3.113.009852.