Blastula

Blastula Definition

Blastula explained in an easy to understand way:

Blastula Simple Definition

Imagine trying to organize a large group of people into a circle for a group photo. This is similar to the formation of a blastula, where cells organize themselves into a hollow ball in an embryo. Just like people find their place in a circle to ensure everyone is visible and included, cells in a blastula arrange themselves into a spherical shape, setting the stage for further organization and specialization, much like the transition into a gastrula where specific roles and positions are defined.

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Blastula Definition

Blastula: A hollow ball of cells of an animal embryo, it develops into a gastrula. Blastula. The blastula is an early stage in embryonic development where cells form a spherical layer surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.