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(a–e) Contraction of the body column was induced by pinching with forceps. Control hydra (a), nerve-free hydra (b), innexin-2 antibody treated hydra (c), heptanol treated normal hydra (d) and heptanol treated nerve-free hydra (e). The number of animals responding with body column contraction is shown on the right.
