Archenteron (Noun)
Meaning
Central cavity of the gastrula; becomes the intestinal or digestive cavity.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The archenteron is a key structure in the development of many animal embryos, including humans.
- During gastrulation, the archenteron forms as a central cavity that will eventually give rise to the digestive system.
- In some invertebrates, the archenteron develops directly into a functional gut, while in others it undergoes further differentiation.
- The formation of the archenteron is a critical event in embryonic development, as it marks the beginning of the organization of the digestive system.
- As the embryo develops, the archenteron expands and becomes the intestinal or digestive cavity, eventually giving rise to the adult digestive tract.