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Blastopore

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In the early stages of an embryo's development, the blastopore is the opening of the central cavity through which the gastrula communicates with the exterior. [1]

  1. Feroze, Rafey; Shawky, Joseph H.; von Dassow, Michelangelo; Davidson, Lance A. (2015-02). "Mechanics of blastopore closure during amphibian gastrulation". Developmental Biology. 398 (1): 57–67. doi:10.1016/j.ydbio.2014.11.011. ISSN 0012-1606. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)