Template:Did you know nominations/FVB Mice


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:24, 24 December 2017 (UTC)

FVB Mice

 * ... that FVB Mice are used for genetic research because they produce large litters and their eggs have enlarged nuclei? Source
 * ALT1:... that FVB Mice are convenient for transgenic experiments because they produce large litters and their oocytes possess prominent pronuclei? Source

Created by HighFlyingFish (talk). Self-nominated at 03:52, 24 November 2017 (UTC).
 * Review as new reviewer Whispyhistory (talk) 17:28, 26 November 2017 (UTC)
 * new- 24th November 2017
 * long enough >2000 characters
 * readable and referenced appropriately. Reference after first sentence...is that correct?
 * first hook good, interesting and simple <140 characters.
 * headings have capitals- is that correct?
 * Earwig's copyvio- 10.7% violation unlikely Whispyhistory (talk) 20:13, 26 November 2017 (UTC)


 * Simplified both hooks. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:41, 26 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Looks OK to me, but the lead really should be slightly longer. Probably doesn't fail just for that however. Please add the appropriate symbol from those listed here if you are satisfied it meets all the criteria: Did you know/Reviewing guide Philafrenzy (talk) 21:55, 26 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg This article is new enough and long enough. I like the first hook which is simplified. Interesting and concise. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:29, 27 November 2017 (UTC)