deep cell layer (gastrulation)

DEL

A multilayer of deep cells of fairly uniform thickness that forms during early epiboly (at dome stage; upon conversion of the blastodisc to the blastoderm); during gastrulation the DEL (deep cell layer) gives rise to the epiblast and hypoblast. Kimmel et al, 1995.

Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name DEL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deep cell layer (gastrulation)?
A multilayer of deep cells of fairly uniform thickness that forms during early epiboly (at dome stage; upon conversion of the blastodisc to the blastoderm); during gastrulation the DEL (deep cell layer) gives rise to the epiblast and hypoblast. Kimmel et al, 1995.
What is the Latin name for the deep cell layer (gastrulation)?
The Latin name for the deep cell layer (gastrulation) is DEL.

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