What does archenteron mean?
The archenteron is the primitive gut of an embryo, especially a deuterostome, which gives rise to the digestive system. It is a cavity that forms in the blastula stage of embryonic development.
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"During embryonic development, the archenteron eventually pinches off to form the mouth and anus."
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