meroblastic (Meaning)
meroblastic (a.)
Consisting only in part of germinal matter; characterized by partial segmentation only; as, meroblastic ova, in which a portion of the yolk only undergoes fission; meroblastic segmentation; -- opposed to holoblastic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of meroblastic
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meroblastic Sentence Examples
- Zebrafish exhibit meroblastic cleavage, characterized by the formation of a small cytoplasmic disc.
- The meroblastic cleavage pattern is associated with large, yolky eggs, such as those of birds and reptiles.
- In meroblastic cleavage, the yolk remains unincorporated into the blastomeres.
- The meroblastic cleavage pattern allows for selective allocation of cytoplasm and organelles to specific regions of the embryo.
- The blastoderm of meroblastic embryos forms only at the animal pole, while the vegetative pole remains unsegmented.
- Meroblastic cleavage is common in species with high nutritional reserves stored in the egg yolk.
- The meroblastic cleavage pattern may limit the developmental potential of certain regions of the embryo.
- Comparative studies of meroblastic and holoblastic cleavage provide insights into evolutionary relationships.
- Artificial insemination techniques can be modified to accommodate the unique characteristics of meroblastic cleavage.
- The meroblastic cleavage pattern influences the timing and progression of gastrulation and neurulation.
FAQs About the word meroblastic
Consisting only in part of germinal matter; characterized by partial segmentation only; as, meroblastic ova, in which a portion of the yolk only undergoes fissi
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Zebrafish exhibit meroblastic cleavage, characterized by the formation of a small cytoplasmic disc.
The meroblastic cleavage pattern is associated with large, yolky eggs, such as those of birds and reptiles.
In meroblastic cleavage, the yolk remains unincorporated into the blastomeres.
The meroblastic cleavage pattern allows for selective allocation of cytoplasm and organelles to specific regions of the embryo.
