loss of function allele
P{EP} insertion 3796bp downstream of the aop translation initiation codon, in the 3' untranslated region. The P{EP} element is oriented such that expression from the element results in overexpression of aop sequences.
lethal - all die during embryonic stage | recessive
some die during embryonic stage | recessive
presumptive embryonic/larval muscle system
Homozygous embryos show abnormal muscle phenotypes and die at the end of embryogenesis.