Cell death in the lizard cerebellar anlage at early embryonic stages

Three types of cell degeneration were observed at early embryonic stages of the development of cerebellar cortex of Gallotia galloti (Reptilia: Lacertidae). One is characterized by overall cell shrinkage whereas in the other two the degenerative process is recognized by a differential appearance of the cellular nucleus. We have also studied the further phagocytosis of the resultant cellular debris.