blastophore (Meaning)
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blastophore (n.)
That portion of the spermatospore which is not converted into spermatoblasts, but carries them.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blastophore
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blastophore Sentence Examples
- The blastophore is the opening through which the developing embryo of many animals communicates with the external environment.
- During gastrulation, the blastophore forms as cells migrate and organize into distinct germ layers.
- The blastophore closure marks a critical stage in embryonic development in many organisms.
- Researchers are investigating the signaling pathways involved in blastophore formation in various species.
- The blastophore serves as the site for gastrulation, where cell movements transform the embryo into a multi-layered structure.
- Abnormalities in blastophore closure can lead to severe developmental defects in embryos.
- The blastophore is often associated with the formation of the archenteron, the embryonic gut.
- The precise timing of blastophore formation is tightly regulated during early embryogenesis.
- In some organisms, such as certain echinoderms, the blastophore forms during a process known as invagination.
- The blastophore is a key feature in understanding the evolutionary relationships between different animal groups.
FAQs About the word blastophore
That portion of the spermatospore which is not converted into spermatoblasts, but carries them.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The blastophore is the opening through which the developing embryo of many animals communicates with the external environment.
During gastrulation, the blastophore forms as cells migrate and organize into distinct germ layers.
The blastophore closure marks a critical stage in embryonic development in many organisms.
Researchers are investigating the signaling pathways involved in blastophore formation in various species.
