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Blastocoele (Noun)

Meaning

The fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The blastocoele is a fluid-filled cavity that forms inside the blastula during the early stages of embryonic development.
  • In many species, the blastocoele is the first visible sign of the formation of a cavity within the embryo.
  • The blastocoele is surrounded by a layer of cells called the blastoderm, which will eventually give rise to the three primary germ layers.
  • During gastrulation, the blastocoele is gradually obliterated as the cells of the blastoderm begin to invaginate and form the embryonic gut.
  • The size and shape of the blastocoele can vary significantly between different species, reflecting differences in their developmental biology.

Synonyms

  • Blastocoel
  • Segmentation Cavity
  • Blastocele
  • Cleavage Cavity

Hypernyms

  • Cavum
  • Cavity

Related Words

  • Blastocoelic (adjective)
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