Blastoderm

Pronunciation
/blas-to-der-m/
Category
Embryology
Singular
Blastoderm
Plural
Blastoderms

Definition

The primary embryonic stage in insects, characterized by a single layer of cells that develops from the fertilized egg. It is formed by the rapid division of the zygote and precedes the formation of germ layers.

Etymology

Example

The blastoderm stage in insects is crucial for the development of the nervous system and other organs.

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