Blastocele (Noun)
Meaning
The fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The blastocele is a characteristic feature of the blastula stage in embryonic development.
- During the formation of the blastula, a fluid-filled cavity called the blastocele emerges within the cell mass.
- The blastocele is lined by a single layer of cells and contains a nutrient-rich fluid that supports the growth of the embryo.
- In some species, the blastocele can become quite large, taking up a significant portion of the blastula's volume.
- As the embryo develops, the blastocele is eventually filled in by the growth of the cells and tissues, and it disappears as a distinct structure.