Gastrula
| Definition: |
The embryo in the early stage following the blastula, characterized by morphogenetic cell movements, cell differentiation, and the formation of the three germ layers. |
| Notes: |
"the embryo in the early stage following the blastula"; A 11 qualif |
| Also Called: |
Blastopore,Primitive Gut,Primitive Streak |
| Previously Indexed: |
specific organism/EM (1966-1979) |
Gastrula Definitions and Terms
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