blastosphere
[blas-tuh-sfeer]
- a blastula, especially a blastocyst.
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Origin of blastosphere
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One-half of the blastosphere may be pushed in towards the other half.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)Francis Maitland Balfour
The blastosphere determines the orientation of the gastrula, and so forth.
The Biological Problem of To-dayOscar Hertwig
Both the blastosphere and gastrula often swim freely by flagella.
The Whence and the Whither of ManJohn Mason Tyler
The blastosphere, growing beyond its limits, folds into a cup-shaped organism.
The Biological Problem of To-dayOscar Hertwig
While the ovum itself becomes at the same time a blastosphere.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)Francis Maitland Balfour
blastosphere
- another name for blastula
- another name for blastocyst (def. 1)
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