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Blastula

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noun

An early form of an embryo undergoing developmental processes, such as cleavage. It is marked by the presence of blastocoel and cells made up of around 128 cells.


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Blastula contains a fluid-filled blastocoel surrounded by layers of cells that emerge from series of cleavage. The process involved in the formation of blastula is referred to as blastulation.


Word origin: from Greek blastos, bud + Latin -ula

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... when other regular trees are thicker at the base and become smaller further up towards the top? Also, why doesn't palms have tree rings? Regards, Blastula

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