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Blastula
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Definition
: An early non-mammalian embryo that follows the MORULA stage. A blastula resembles a hollow ball with the layer of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity (blastocele). The layer of cells is called BLASTODERM.
non-mammalian only; mammalian, use BLASTOCYST
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Blastulae