holoblastic (Meaning)

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holoblastic (a.)

Undergoing complete segmentation; composed entirely of germinal matter, the whole of the yolk undergoing fission; -- opposed to meroblastic.

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Holoblastic cleavage is a type of cell division in which the entire egg is divided into blastomeres.
In holoblastic cleavage, the cleavage furrows extend completely through the egg.
Holoblastic cleavage is found in most invertebrates and amphibians.
Unlike meroblastic cleavage, holoblastic cleavage results in blastomeres that are approximately equal in size.
Holoblastic cleavage is essential for the formation of a blastocyst, which is a hollow sphere of cells.
In mammals, holoblastic cleavage occurs within the zona pellucida, which is a protective layer surrounding the egg.
The type of holoblastic cleavage determines the number and arrangement of cells in the early embryo.
Radial holoblastic cleavage produces blastomeres that are arranged in a radial pattern around the vegetal pole.
Spiral holoblastic cleavage produces blastomeres that are arranged in a spiral pattern.
Holoblastic cleavage is a fundamental process in embryology and is essential for the development of a multicellular organism.

Undergoing complete segmentation; composed entirely of germinal matter, the whole of the yolk undergoing fission; -- opposed to meroblastic.

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No antonyms found.

Holoblastic cleavage is a type of cell division in which the entire egg is divided into blastomeres.

In holoblastic cleavage, the cleavage furrows extend completely through the egg.

Holoblastic cleavage is found in most invertebrates and amphibians.

Unlike meroblastic cleavage, holoblastic cleavage results in blastomeres that are approximately equal in size.