first stage of meiosis
prophase 1
second stage of meiosis
metaphase 1
third stage of meiosis
anaphase 1
fourth stage of meiosis
telophase 1
fifth stage of meiosis
prophase 2
sixth stage of meiosis
metaphase 2
seventh stage of meiosis
anaphase 2
eighth stage of meiosis
telophase 2
prophase 1
Chromosomes double and thicken. Nuclear membrane disappears
metaphase 1
Homologous pairs of chromosomes line up at center of cell. Spindle fibers attach
Anaphase 1
Homologous pairs separate and move to opposite sides of cell
Telophase 1
Nuclear membrane reform.
Prophase 2
Two cells are formed. Each contains one doubled chromosome from each homologous pair. Chromosomes do not double again.
Metaphase 2
Chromosomes line up along center of cell
Anaphase 2
Doubled chromosomes split at the center and are pulled to opposite sides of the cell.
Telophase 2
Four new cells are formed. Each contains half the original number of chromosomes as the original cell.