Enteron (Noun)
Meaning
The alimentary canal (especially of an embryo or a coelenterate).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The enteron of a coelenterate is essentially an internal cavity that serves as both a digestive cavity and body cavity.
- In the early stages of embryonic development, the enteron is formed from the invagination of a portion of the ectoderm.
- The enteron eventually gives rise to the gut and other associated organs within the organism.
- In more complex organisms, the enteron becomes differentiated into distinct sections, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
- The development of the enteron is a critical process during the embryonic stages of many invertebrates.