Blastular (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a blastula.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The blastular stage of embryonic development is crucial for the formation of the three primary germ layers.
- Blastular cavities are fluid-filled spaces within the blastula that play a key role in the development of the embryo.
- During the blastular stage, the cells of the embryo undergo rapid division and differentiation.
- The blastular wall is composed of a single layer of cells that will eventually give rise to the ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm.
- In some organisms, the blastular stage is characterized by the presence of a large blastocoel, a fluid-filled cavity within the embryo.