Deletion of the tyrosine kinase domain of kin-8. Partial Daf-c especially on an old lawn of E. coli. Reduced daf-7 expression in ASI. Dye-filling defective in ASI. Abnormal ASI cell position. 10-20% of animals show withered (Wit) tail phenotype or defects in elongation or migration of posterior gonad. Previously called kin-8.