What does gastrulation mean?
noun
The process by which a gastrula forms from a blastula in embryonic development, involving the invagination of cells to form the three primary germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm.
Example
"During gastrulation, the embryo undergoes a series of complex cellular movements that establish the foundation for its future development."
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