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Schematic diagram of a frog embryo showing the blastopore (labelled Bp).

blastopore

(genetic biology)

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  • Grammar: noun
    plural:
    blastopores
  • Definition: the opening into the archenteron (the central cavity of the developing embryo)
  • Example:
    The blastopore is formed by the invagination of the blastula.


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