
Embryogenesis is the process by which the embryo forms and develops. In
mammals, the term refers chiefly to early stages of prenatal
development, whereas the terms fetus and fetal development describe
later stages.
Embryogenesis starts with the fertilization of the
egg cell (ovum) by a sperm cell, (spermatozoon). Once fertilized, the
ovum is referred to as a zygote, a single diploid cell. The zygote
undergoes mitotic divisions with no significant growth (a process known
as cleavage) and cellular differentiation, leading to development of a
multicellular embryo.Although embryogenesis occurs in both animal and plant development, this article addresses the common features among different animals, with some emphasis on the embryonic development of vertebrates and mammals. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZsZ9vXFx04
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