Overview
Embryonic development is a fascinating process that begins with fertilization and progresses through various stages, including the blastula and gastrula. The blastula is a hollow sphere of cells that forms after the zygote undergoes cleavage. This stage is crucial as it sets the stage for gastrulati...
Key Terms
Example: The blastula stage occurs after several rounds of cell division.
Example: The gastrula stage is crucial for establishing the body plan.
Example: The ectoderm forms the skin and nervous system.
Example: Muscle cells and nerve cells are examples of differentiated cells.
Example: Fertilization marks the beginning of embryonic development.
Example: The zygote undergoes multiple divisions to form a blastula.
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advancedKey Concepts
BlastulaGastrulaGerm LayersCell Differentiation