Invertebrate models for hyperthermia: what we learned from Caenorhabditis elegans and Hydra vulgaris

In this chapter, we will show the feasibility of using two promising invertebrate model animals, Caenorhabditis elegans and Hydra vulgaris, for both optical and magnetic hyperthermia studies. Following a brief introduction on the biology of both organisms presenting their advantages and limitations, we will overview their versatility to undergo multiple manipulations, hoping to provide the reader accurate criteria to select the most suitable animal model.