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ShareDevelopmental biology is the study of the process by which organisms grow and develop.
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Modern developmental biology studies the genetic control of cell growth, differentiation and "morphogenesis," which is the process that gives rise to tissues, organs and anatomy.
Embryology is a subfield, the study of organisms between the one-cell stage (generally, the zygote) and the end of the embryonic stage.
Embryology and developmental biology today deal with the various steps necessary for the correct and complete formation of the body of a living organism.
For more information about the topic Developmental biology, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:
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Morphogenesis — Morphogenesis is one of three fundamental aspects of developmental biology along with the control of cell growth and cellular differentiation. ... > read more
Larva — A larva is a juvenile form of animal with indirect development, undergoing metamorphosis (for example, insects or amphibians). The larva can look ... > read more
Mammalian embryogenesis — Mammalian embryogenesis is the process of cell division and cellular differentiation which leads to the development of a mammalian embryo. A mammal ... > read more
Embryo — In organisms that reproduce sexually, once a sperm fertilizes an egg cell, the result is a cell called the zygote that has all the DNA of two ... > read more
Germ layer — A germ layer is a collection of cells, formed during animal embryogenesis. Germ layers are only really pronounced in the vertebrates. However, all ... > read moreEditor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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