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gastrula

/ˈɡæstrʊlə/ noun · British & US
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What does gastrula mean?

noun

A stage in the embryonic development of an animal, typically characterized by the formation of a germ layer.

Example

"The gastrula stage is a critical period in the development of many animal species."

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